Whiteoak Associates
Business Development Manager
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Business Development Manager
Business Development Manager
About the Role
A long-established national company specialising in bespoke architectural metalwork, fabrication, and structural metal packages seeks an experienced Business Development Manager.
Location: Reading-based (1-2 days a week) with fieldwork required.
** package**
- Salary: £80,000–£120,000 (DoE) basic
- Bonus: Quarterly performance-linked bonus
- Executive car provided
- Perks: Private medical, pension, 25 days’ holiday
Clients & Industry Focus
The role involves selling bespoke structural metal work/fabrication services primarily to:
- Large construction contractors
- National multi-storey residential developers
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Key Responsibilities
You’ll work with an internal Business Development team to:
- Identify and qualify project opportunities (residential, large-scale, multi-storey)
- Convert leads into high-value sales, securing major contracts
- Present solutions to clients in an engaging and persuasive manner
- Close complex project-based deals withconfidence
Must-Have Requirements
- Proven industry experience selling equivalent products fabrication/metalwork, including:
- Architectural/structural metalwork
- Metal staircases, stairwells
- Canopies, metal decking, balustrades
- Handrails or railings, façade/cladding systems
- Louvres, glazing/façade fixing systems
- Timber frames, bespoke joinery systems
- Structural steel packages
- Track record securing sales directly with housing developers and main contractors
- Winning high-value, complex project sales—ability to handle multiples approaches
- Strong pitch-development skills—comfortable presenting proposals with impact
- A forte in closing complex deals— результативное sales negotiation experience
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