National Business Development Manager

Job description

**National Business Development Manager – Global Construction Manufacturer**

We are currently recruiting for a global construction manufacturer who has been established for over 100 years and has a great reputation. This is a fantastic opportunity to move into a national role where the key objective is to build and develop relationships and drive national account strategy working closely with Tier 1 Contractors. You would also be responsible for managing project opportunities through early development phase.

Role:

You will be responsible for -

• Identify and develop project opportunities through National Account clients and their regional offices
• Build and maintain strong professional relationships with main contractors and key stakeholders
• Work through main contractor pipelines, engaging with regional Supply Chain Managers and pre-construction teams
• Assess and identify the most suitable opportunities aligned to the technical capability and strategic objectives
• Identify potential new National Account opportunities and emerging client relationships
• Maintain accurate and up-to-date project tracking using internal trackers and CRM systems

Candidate:

The ideal candidate will –

• Good understanding of the construction industry and pre-construction process
• Strong organisational skills with a structured and methodical approach
• Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal
• Strong commercial awareness and ability to assess opportunity suitability
• Confidence engaging with senior client stakeholders
• High attention to detail and strong administrative discipline
• Competent CRM and data management capability
• Strong working knowledge of Microsoft Office, particularly Excel, Word, PowerPoint and Outlook
• Ability to prepare professional written documentation and presentations

Package:

• Basic Salary: £60,000 - £65,000 (negotiable based on experience)
• 20% Bonus
• Company car OR £6,000 car allowance
• 24 days annual leave + bank holidays
• Healthcare cash plan
• Private pension
• Life assurance x5 annual salary
• Cycle-to-work scheme
• Discounted gym membership

This is a great chance to join a global company which can offer a huge amount of career potential and training moving forward. My client is looking for the right character rather than product experience so is an excellent chance to get into a great business.

Extra information

Status

Open

Education Level

Secondary School

Location

Newcastle Upon Tyne

Type of Contract

Full-time jobs

Published at

21-02-2026

Profession type

Sales

Full UK/EU driving license preferred

No

Car Preferred

No

Must be eligible to work in the EU

No

Cover Letter Required

No

Languages

English