The Business Development Manager is working with a PLC listed UK market leading manufacturer with an impressive portfolio of manufacturing sites across the UK. The Business Development Manager will need to develop a regional strategy to both facilitate and grow existing business across the North West of England. The role is paying up to £55k and reports to the Regional Sales Manager, with the primary focus of retaining and growing major specialist accounts, with new business expansion also a key area. The successful applicant will have construction experience and be required to coordinate with multiple stakeholders in the commercial team, cover a wide range of product categories and collaborate on opportunities with the wider salesforce. What's in it for you as a Business Development Manager: - Basic salary of up to £55,000 - Bonus scheme - Car allowance - 10% matched pension - 25 Holidays plus 8 banks holidays - Hybrid working - Share Save plan - 3x life insurance - Access to Employee Assistance programme - Training and development opportunities with individual development and career progression. Key Accountabilities/responsibilities of the Business Development Manager: - 'Gold standard' delivery of all agreed activities by engaging with all key internal and external stakeholders - Input into the design and implementation of business development activities in line with business targets - To act as a catalyst to implement the change required, to stay ahead of the competition - To work with business partners, to ensure the development, negotiation and execution of an activity plan is delivered in full - Develop and deliver a proactive contact strategy for their area that builds first class business relationships and increases selling opportunity and capability - Project manage and deliver against new product development and ways of working. Knowledge, Skills and Experience required to be a Business Development Manager: - Experience in the construction is essential - Strong formal and informal presentation skills - Negotiation and account management skills - Experience of financial analytics and insights - Strong entrepreneurial instincts and looks for new ways to drive success within the business framework and strategies - Excellent communicator with good facilitation skills - The ability to use relevant computer applications and to think creatively, analytically and commercially. If interested, please apply now