My client, a leading civil engineering firm are looking to recruit a Business Development Manager to join their team based in Canterbury, Kent.

Main duties include:

• Proactively identify and win new customers and contracts, aligning with the company’s sales strategy.
• Cultivate, maintain, and enhance strong relationships with existing clients to drive ongoing business.
• Leverage CRM tools like Salesforce to efficiently track sales activities and manage customer data.
• Attend networking events to expand business opportunities and build industry connections

The successful candidate will have/be:

• Proficient in IT, with strong skills in Excel, Word, and Outlook, and the ability to quickly adapt to new systems and databases.
• Exceptional communication skills, both written and verbal.
• Demonstrated sales success within the Construction industry or a related sector.
• Hands-on experience with CRM systems (experience with Salesforce is a plus).
• Skilled in independently or collaboratively producing bids, tenders, PQQs, and SQs.
• Proven track record of securing new business opportunities.
• Experience in contract retention and fostering long-term client relationships.