Business Development Manager

Job description

Business Development Manager (Plant Hire)

London

£50k - £60k (OTE £85k+)

Field Based Sales

Join the team of a national company with a great reputation in the construction hire industry. Our client is seeking a proactive and commercially driven Business Development Manager to grow business across London but concentrating within Plant Hire. You will be responsible for developing existing customer relationships, identifying new business opportunities and increasing sales, rentals and profitability across the portfolio.

What You’ll Get

• £50k - £60k basic (dependant on experience)
• Competitive commission scheme (£85k+ OTE)
• Fully expensed company car
• Pension scheme
• Career progression & professional development
• Supportive team culture & great work-life balance
• Home-based with extensive travel

Role & Responsibilities

• Grow revenue from existing customer accounts
• Identify and secure new business opportunities
• Build and maintain strong customer relationships through regular visits
• Negotiate, renew, and manage customer rate agreements
• Drive rate improvements and cross-sell opportunities
• Support major and mega projects.

Skills & Experience Required

• 3 years’ experience in a field-based sales role.
• Strong understanding of rental industry (construction)
• Proven sales results and a strong motivation to develop.
• Strong communication and relationship-building skills
• Commercially aware, organised, and self-motivated
• Full product training will be given as well as continuous support

Extra information

Status

Open

Education Level

Secondary School

Location

City of London

Type of Contract

Full-time jobs

Published at

22-04-2026

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