Business Development Manager
18 hours ago
Southampton
Business Development Manager Remote with travel across the UK Please read before applying: This role is only suitable for candidates with experience in the equipment rental, construction supply chain, or waste management sectors. If you have not sold into construction or worked for a rental/brokerage business, this role will not be the right fit. Our client is a fast-growing marketplace in the construction sector, transforming how contractors and businesses access equipment and services. By connecting customers directly with suppliers, they deliver speed, efficiency, and cost savings. With a driven commercial team already in place, they are now looking for a Business Development Manager to help them expand further. About the role This is a new business-focused role, perfect for someone who thrives on winning customers and building relationships from scratch. Over time, the role will evolve into a mix of business development and account management as you grow your client base. The role involves: • Prospecting and converting new construction customers in equipment rental, • and waste management, • Managing and growing your own pipeline., • Being out with customers 3–4 days per week (supported by a £6k car, • allowance + mileage), • Quickly resolving customer challenges (delivery issues, equipment queries,, • delays) with support from internal ops, • Building strong, long-term client relationships and taking full ownership of your, • portfolio, • Acting entrepreneurially, treating your customer base like your own business, • About You, • We are looking for dynamic salespeople with industry experience who can hit the, • ground running. You will be successful here if you are:, • From an equipment rental company, brokerage, or related construction, • services business, • Experienced in the waste management or construction supply chain, • Sales-driven, with a proven track record in hunting and closing new, • business (not just account management), • Equipped with a network of customer contacts you can bring with you, • Resilient, entrepreneurial, and able to work at pace in a growth environment, • A problem-solver who’s responsive, communicative, and commercially sharp Company benefits: • Annual car allowance + mileage, • Uncapped commission, with OTE’s well above base salary, • 25 days annual leave + birthday off + quarterly wellness day, • Health plan, • Fully remote role, with occasional team days and quarterly meet-ups in London.