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Job Summary: The Business Development Manager (BDM) for a construction company is responsible for identifying and securing new business opportunities, building strong client relationships, and contributing to the overall growth of the company. This role requires deep knowledge of the construction industry, an ability to spot emerging trends, and a strong track record in acquiring new projects. The BDM will play a key role in driving revenue through bidding on new construction projects, managing client relationships, and collaborating with project management teams to ensure the company’s services meet market needs. Key Responsibilities: Market Research & Strategy Development: Conduct market research to identify new business opportunities within the construction industry, including public and private sector projects. Stay up-to-date on trends in construction, including technology, regulations, and industry best practices. Develop and implement business strategies to target potential clients, including developers, government agencies, and private sector organizations. Lead Generation & Prospecting: Identify and prospect potential clients in the construction sector, including real estate developers, government bodies, architects, and engineers. Generate leads through various channels, such as industry events, networking, referrals, and online platforms. Build a solid pipeline of future projects through aggressive business development tactics. Client Relationship Management: Establish and maintain strong relationships with key decision-makers, including architects, contractors, project managers, and developers. Understand client needs and develop customized proposals that align with their vision and budget. Ensure the smooth communication of project requirements between clients and internal teams throughout the bidding and construction phases. Proposal Development & Tender Submissions: Lead the preparation and submission of competitive bids and proposals for new construction projects. Collaborate with estimators, project managers, and other internal stakeholders to prepare accurate and compelling proposals. Negotiate terms and conditions with clients to finalize contracts and secure project awards. Project Tracking & Reporting: Monitor ongoing projects and their profitability, providing feedback and support to the project management team to ensure deadlines and budgets are met. Regularly report on business development activities, lead conversion rates, and sales achievements to senior management. Ensure the company’s goals are met by maintaining and tracking sales targets and pipeline performance. Industry Networking & Partnerships: Represent the company at industry events, conferences, and trade shows to increase visibility and establish new business connections. Build strategic partnerships with other construction firms, subcontractors, and industry professionals to enhance the company’s service offerings and expand market reach. Collaboration with Internal Teams: Work closely with project managers, engineers, and estimators to ensure alignment on project scope, timelines, and budgets. Provide market insights and client feedback to assist in refining company offerings and improving overall service quality. Required Skills & Qualifications: Bachelor's degree in Construction Management, Civil Engineering, Business Administration, or a related field. Minimum of 5 years of experience in business development, sales, or project management within the construction industry. Proven track record of securing new business and achieving sales targets in construction. Strong knowledge of construction processes, bidding, and project management. Exceptional communication, negotiation, and presentation skills. Ability to manage multiple clients and projects simultaneously. Familiarity with construction software, CRM tools, and Microsoft Office Suite. Preferred Qualifications: Knowledge of local, state, and federal construction regulations and permitting processes. Established network of contacts within the construction industry, including developers, general contractors, and subcontractors. Experience with public and private sector projects, including government contracts and commercial developments. Familiarity with cost estimation software and project management tools. Working Conditions: Full-time position with occasional travel to client sites, construction sites, and meetings. Office-based, with the possibility of remote work depending on company policy. Flexibility in working hours, with occasional evening or weekend work depending on project deadlines or events.
Job Title: Social Media & Marketing Manager Temp (Maternity Cover) Location: Hybrid/Remote – 1 day per week (Tuesdays) in office. Shepherd’s Bush, London. Contract: Temporary (April 1, 2025 – August 1st, 2025) Salary: £40,000 Pro rata Full Job Description We are looking for a creative and proactive Marketing Temp to cover maternity leave from April 1, 2025, to August 1st, 2025. Working closely with our current head of marketing during April and then reporting directly to our CEO, the successful candidate's role will be to support, maintain and enhance the impeccably high standards of implementation and delivery across the day-to-day activities of the brand. This role requires an individual that has all round marketing knowledge with a strong focus on content creation and social media management. This role will involve working with both US and UK team members, agencies and brands. You’ll be working on a hybrid basis, with one day per week in our Shepherd’s Bush shared working space. You must be able to independently develop recipes using our products and film, edit and post this content to social media. Qualifications / Experience required: Bachelor’s degree Marketing experience: 3-5 years Social media experience: minimum of 3 year This is a brilliant opportunity for an ambitious and self-driven candidate to join a rapidly growing and exciting company where your responsibilities will include: Content Creation & Social Media: Owning, maintaining and adapting The Foraging Fox social media content plans and calendar according to in-store and online retail promotional / awareness building activities. Develop, film, and edit high-quality recipe videos independently. Write engaging copy for Instagram, LinkedIn, events, and website content. Promote user engagement, increase numbers of followers and direct D2C sales. Brand & Event Management: Leading the calendar of consumer events / festivals and trade shows for both the UK and US and develop the consumer journey experience on site. Edit and prepare marketing assets for campaigns and activations. Coordinate deliveries and show briefs for events and brand initiatives. Attend UK events and manage setup/ takedown. Manage staff and capture content for social media. Influencer Management: Communicate with existing influencers. Source new content creators, plan deliverables. Arrange product send-outs. Website Management: Update news section. Manage any new website changes needed. Update website photography to reflect any product changes. Photography/Graphic & Asset Management: Keep shared dropbox files for photography up to date with most recent photography Create briefs for photoshoots and book photography. Work with a number of external agencies both UK and US to ensure retailer photography is correct and where necessary fix any errors. Main point of contact for in-house marketing teams amongst our retail partners. Drafting marketing materials, web copy, brochure copy and consumer liaison copy. Being responsible for briefing third party creative teams on execution e.g. ad/banner artwork and photography bibles, as examples. Use Canva & Photoshop to create and edit briefs, presentations and decks. About You: Proven experience in social media content creation and video editing. Confident in working independently Copywriting skills for social media, events, and websites. Highly organized with experience in event planning and logistics. Able to prioritize tasks and work efficiently within deadlines. Why Join Us? - Opportunity to work in a fast-paced, creative environment. - Gain hands-on experience with a global brand. - Hybrid with a collaborative team. How to Apply: Apply with CV and link to portfolio (Must including examples of recipe/ food video content) Only candidates that apply with this will be considered. Interview process: Stage 1: Initial chat with Head of Marketing Stage 2: Chat with CEO & Head of Marketing Stage 3: Meet the team + Present example project. Stage 4: Feedback given/ Final offer if successful. Job Types: Full-time, Temporary Contract length: 4 months Pay: £40,000 Pro rata Schedule: Monday to Friday Work Location: Hybrid remote in London W6 7NL Start date: 01/04/2025