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Business Development Manager
Basic Salary - 40k
Car allowance - 6350
Hybrid
Yolk Recruitment are working on behalf of an engineering company seeking an experienced Business Development Manager to join our dynamic team. In this role, you will work closely with our Business Development team to enhance our work-winning capabilities, fostering and building strong client relationships that will secure repeat business and successful project outcomes.
As a proactive contributor, you will support the business development efforts by providing crucial intelligence and insights into key clients, markets, and sectors. You'll play a vital role in identifying industry trends and hot topics, helping to shape our approach and ensuring we remain at the forefront of industry developments. Additionally, you'll attend or organize engaging events that promote our services and expertise.
While not directly responsible for work-winning, your efforts will be critical in supporting our strategy, increasing market visibility, and conducting the necessary research to inform our decisions.
Key Responsibilities:
- Actively support the business development team with strategic initiatives, providing insights into clients, markets, and sectors.
- Serve as a key contact for business development activities, contributing to major bids and proposals.
- Assist with implementing an integrated business development and marketing plan, informed by market research and intelligence gathering.
- Collect, analyze, and report on market trends and opportunities to support key business decisions.
- Support the development of Key Relationship Management (KRM) plans for priority clients, tracking progress and outcomes.
- Inform the creation of thought leadership materials by identifying trending topics in the industry.
- Contribute to the development of marketing content, including capability statements, presentations, and website materials.
- Conduct data analysis to demonstrate trends and opportunities in the market.
- Collaborate with bid teams on high-priority proposals, providing valuable insights and research.
Skills and Experience:
- Previous experience in business development within the construction or engineering sectors.
- Strong understanding of the UK market and industry dynamics.
- Excellent interpersonal skills, with the ability to influence and collaborate across all levels of the organization.
- Well-organized with a methodical approach to work and a proactive attitude.
- Strong problem-solving abilities and confidence in handling challenging situations.
- Proficient in IT and data analysis.
- Experience in the property and construction industry is highly desirable.
- Ability to manage multiple tasks under pressure and meet tight deadlines.
- Experience in marketing and event coordination is an advantage.
What We Offer:
- 40k basic salary
- 6350 car allowance
- Annual Bonus
- Hybrid work
- Benefits package, including life assurance and income protection.
- 25 days of annual leave plus bank holidays, with the option for flexible holiday arrangements.
- Generous company pension scheme.
- Additional benefits such as a cycle scheme, dental insurance, optical cover, and more.
- Enhanced parenthood leave policies.
- Early finish at 3 pm on the last Friday of each month.
- Commitment to continuous professional development, with a tailored learning and development program.
- Professional membership subscriptions covered.
- Access to wellbeing support through an employee assistance program and various social and outreach activities.
