Assistant Business Development Manager

The Company

Since the 1970s the Briggs Group has grown to become one of the market leaders in the marine industry, currently employing around 700 staff.

Providing clients with services ranging from terminal operations to subsea cable repair, we are committed to employing dedicated and skilled staff looking for a career that offers stability, genuine career progression and recognition.

Our core values support the Company’s mission and decision making and provides a benchmark for everything that we believe in. They are the Companies fundamental beliefs and are integrated into every employee process shaping the Company’s culture for future success.

The Role

We are currently recruiting for an enthusiastic Assistant Business Development Manager to join the Briggs Group on a full-time permanent basis. Reporting to the Group General Manager, the Assistant Business Development Manager will help to create new business opportunities as well as develop our existing client relationships. Having a detailed knowledge of the marine and offshore wind industries will be key to developing market intelligence to help with business growth.

Principal Responsibilities

• Developing and maintaining a detailed understanding of marine and offshore wind markets and associated opportunities
• Creating new business opportunities that align with Briggs’ planned growth and company strategy
• Pursuing opportunities and developing good relationships with potential clients
• Assisting in building a strong company brand and contributing to the successful overall performance of the company
• Promoting the company through attendance at conferences and exhibitions
• Maintaining Briggs’ registrations on Contractor selection databases
• Assisting with the creation of marketing material, PR text and other written material
• Managing the preparation and submission of pre-qualification documentation, ensuring high standards are always maintained
• Assisting with the tender process where required

The Candidate

We are seeking candidates who can demonstrate initiative and tenacity whilst pursuing opportunities and developing relationships. The successful candidate will need to demonstrate an ability to be flexible as well as being available to travel for attendance at events aligned with business requirements. A full UK driving licence is essential, along with relevant experience in a similar role. For the right candidate this position offers the flexibility to be based at any Briggs office in the UK (Burntisland, Aberdeen, Montrose, Stamford or Liverpool), with a hybrid work option available.

What’s in it for you?

We offer an excellent package with pension, life assurance, Cycle to Work scheme and much more as well as opportunities for on-the-job training and career progression within a stable environment.

Next Steps

You must be able to provide relevant documentation confirming that you have the right to work in the UK.