Commercial Development Manager
This is a high-impact role for a commercially driven individual with extensive construction industry experience and contacts who wants to build a strong pipeline, win work and be directly rewarded for it. Future opportunity to become a director.
You will take ownership of developing and securing new business across public sector and commercial projects, with a focus on decarbonisation, retrofit and construction. This is an opportunity to position yourself as a key player in a growing market, building relationships, opening doors and converting opportunities into secured work.
The Opportunity
- Take full ownership of your pipeline and sales strategy
- Build and develop relationships with key decision-makers across local authorities, housing associations and public sector bodies
- Identify opportunities early, ahead of formal tender processes
- Win high-value contracts across construction, retrofit and engineering services
- Work closely with internal teams to maximise bid success rates
- Develop long-term client relationships to drive repeat business
What You’ll Be Doing
- Generating new business through networking, outreach and industry presence
- Managing the full sales cycle from lead generation to contract award
- Tracking pipeline performance, conversion rates and forecasts
- Supporting and influencing bid submissions to improve win rates
- Maintaining strong CRM discipline and reporting
- Continuously building market knowledge and identifying new opportunities
What We’re Looking For
- Proven track record of winning business in construction, building services or low energy sectors
- Strong network within public sector procurement and decision-makers
- Commercially focused, target-driven and motivated by results
- Confident managing multiple opportunities and driving deals forward
- Strong communication and relationship-building skills
What’s On Offer
- Competitive base salary
- Uncapped bonus / commission structure
- Realistic 6-figure earning potential
- 36 days holiday (including public holidays)
- Up to 12% pension contribution
- Hybrid working and flexible hours
Additional benefits include private healthcare, EV scheme, cycle to work scheme and more.
Why This Role
This role suits someone who wants more than just a salary — someone who wants to build, win and be rewarded accordingly.
You’ll have the autonomy to grow your pipeline, the backing to win work, and a structure that directly rewards performance.
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