Business Development Manager

4 weeks ago

Doncaster, United Kingdom SOCOTEC UK Limited Full time

Business Development Manager, North

To support our ambitious growth plans, we have a great opportunity to join our Infrastructure division. SOCOTEC is the UK’s largest independent Testing, Inspection and Compliance business, delivering over seven million tests a year to more than 5,000 clients either in our laboratories or on-site. SOCOTEC offers the widest range of testing, inspection and certification services in the UK. Our sampling and testing methods are based upon current British and European standards and are accredited by UKAS.


We are looking for an experienced Business Development Manager to generate and develop business opportunities covering the services of Construction Material Testing for SOCOTEC’s routine laboratories in the North of the UK.

Key Responsibilities:

  • Identify and pursue new business opportunities in the construction materials testing market in the UK
  • Develop relationships with key decision makers in the construction industry, including contractors and consultants
  • Negotiate and close deals with new clients
  • Help develop and implement a sales and marketing strategy to drive business growth
  • Attend industry events and trade shows to network and promote our services
  • Work closely with the operational team to ensure that our services meet the needs of our clients
  • Monitor industry trends and stay up-to-date on new technologies and materials in the construction industry
  • Account management


Here at SOCOTEC, we deliver excellence to our customers by recruiting and retaining the very best industry talent. To be successful in this role, you will have:

  • Excellent working knowledge of construction materials testing to include field and laboratory testing to UKAS standards
  • Technical understanding of soils, aggregate, concrete and asphalt testing
  • A minimum of 5 years' experience working in a customer focused or direct sales role preferably in the TIC market

SOCOTEC is the UK's leading provider of testing, inspection and certification services. We offer an unrivalled range of technical expertise and services throughout the UK and worldwide. By joining us, you’ll be part of an 1,800+ strong team, where we will provide you with both the flexibility and a host of opportunities. We are committed to personal and professional development, and you will be supported and mentored at every step of your journey with us. You will join a large team of industry-leading, expert professionals and receive exposure to some of the best opportunities and challenges available.

As well as a competitive salary, we can offer you a wide range of benefits including, up to 25 days holiday with the opportunity to buy more. Where applicable we also offer an electric car scheme, employee recognition schemes, family friendly support, employee benefits and discounts app, employee assistance programmes and enhanced company pension.

Think you’ve got what it takes to add value to our success? We would love to hear from you and look forward to receiving your application.

Building a safer and more sustainable world is the core mission we set out to achieve at SOCOTEC, it is at the heart of everything that we do. We are committed to acting as a key player in society, investing in innovative solutions to ensure social and environmental concerns are at the forefront of all of our business operations.

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