Business Development Manager

3 weeks ago


Bristol, South West England, United Kingdom Willmott Dixon Full time

Willmott Dixon is looking to expand its presence across its Wales & Southwest business, building new customer relationships to drive our sustainable growth.


We are seeking a dynamic Business Development Manager to join our team who has a proven track record within the region.


The Project

As a Business Development Manager, you will drive our business development initiatives across Wales & the Southwest. Your in-depth knowledge of the southwest of England and Welsh economies as well as sectors, and potential growth markets, along with your strong network of existing contacts with consultants, customers, and frameworks, will be crucial. Your work and knowledge will inform the development of cyclical 3 year growth plans and support the business in realising its objectives.


The ideal candidate:

  • Industry knowledge: Understand the increasing complexities of construction, climate change, Net Zero Carbon, Building Safety Act and our social value proposition – and position these as opportunities as enablers for growth.
  • Relational leadership skills: You see human connections as a key element to realising the businesses development goals and objectives and can demonstrate how you strengthen customer and stakeholder relationships.
  • Analytical: You can source, analyse, and use data to develop your own geographic growth plans and utilising this knowledge in our “decision to proceed” processes.
  • Proactive and Motivated: A highly motivated and proactive individual, able to develop an in-depth understanding of our service offering and build long term customer / project leads and opportunities across private and public sector customers.


Key Responsibilities:

  • Business Planning: Be a key part of the production of the 3 year growth plan.
  • Customer First Lead Generation: Effectively align Willmott Dixon’s products and services to both new and existing customers to unlock projects and drive growth.
  • Team Collaboration: Engage the local Board in developing customer relationships and driving lead progression.
  • D365 Management: Maintain and update the Microsoft D365 to inform our marketing activities.
  • Networking: Represent Willmott Dixon in the geographical area/sector focus to develop networks and enhance our profile.
  • Events: Manage and attend all Willmott Dixon and industry planned events.
  • Framework Promotion: Effectively position our range of frameworks, together with the specialist Direct Award frameworks that Willmott Dixon Construction are able to offer to drive growth.


If you are passionate about driving business growth and have the expertise and network to make a significant impact, we would love to hear from you


Additional Information


We reward our people generously with a competitive package that gives you flexible benefits to fit your lifestyle and priorities. This includes but is not limited to, an enhanced pension scheme, discounted or full private medical, life assurance, incentive bonus and a car scheme which will make us a market leader in sustainable company travel.


Applicable roles will benefit from a motoring expenditure allowance (MEA) and everyone can access a new generation of low carbon and electric cars via the Willmott Dixon run, car leasing scheme.


At Willmott Dixon we provide an inclusive and flexible working environment for people to thrive in and we are happy to support agile working wherever possible.


We are a proud member of the Disability Confident Scheme.



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