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• Monitoring the performance of business development activities, providing regular reports to senior leadership
• Building and maintaining strong relationships with key stakeholders, including housing associations, local authorities, and other relevant organizations
• Conducting market research and analysis to identify potential new markets, partnerships, and opportunities for growth
• Responsibility for developing and implementing business development strategies that align with the organization's overall objectives
• Recruiting, develop, lead, coach and manage a team of first-class business development professionals

• Holds a bachelor's degree in business administration, marketing or related field
• Has previous experience in a similar role within social housing
• Demonstrable successful track record of Business development, team leadership and strategic partnerships within the social housing sector
• Proven success in developing and applying winning New Business strategies
• Has already built & lead a Team for a minimum of 3 years with a demonstrable and remarkable record of sales growth over a sustained period

• 90,000 - 100,000 per annum
• Stretch bonus schemes
• Company vehicle OR car allowance
• 25 days annual leave plus bank holidays plus an extra day off on your birthday!
• Excellent training programmes
• Clear career progression within the business
• Pension scheme
• Various other benefits

Job Title: Business Development Director

Location: London

Our Client:
A leading global provider of integrated facilities and corporate real estate management solutions is seeking a dynamic Business Development Director to join their London team. This is a strategic role focused on securing new business and nurturing high-level client relationships within target market sectors.

Purpose of the Role:

To develop and close new business opportunities at commercially viable terms while maintaining quality service delivery. The role includes functional leadership of assigned Business Development Managers (BDMs) and management of Sales Executives.

Key Responsibilities:

• p>Negotiate and close new sales to achieve or exceed agreed targets.

• Develop and manage strong, long-term relationships with new and existing clients.

• Build and maintain a strategic sales pipeline across existing and new markets.

• Provide leadership and support to assigned BDMs, including development planning.

• Manage and mentor Sales Executives, ensuring training and growth opportunities.

• Deliver high-quality tenders, proposals, and presentations in line with company standards.

• Collaborate with internal teams (procurement, HR, QHS) to prepare tender documentation.

• Ensure sales reporting is accurate and aligned with business strategy.

• Represent the company at industry events and high-level networking opportunities.

• Maintain up-to-date knowledge of industry trends and competitor activity.

• Ensure internal stakeholders are informed of new opportunities for compliance and alignment.

• Attend sales reviews and divisional management meetings to report on performance.

• Take ownership of all re-bid processes within the division.

• Maintain and contribute to the company's Knowledge Base with best practices.

Person Specification:

Education:

• Good basic education is essential.

• Higher education (HNC/D or degree) preferred.

Experience:

• Minimum of 5 years in sales or business development, ideally within facilities management or a related sector.

• Proven track record in sales proposal writing and delivering high-level presentations.

• Comfortable working with a wide range of stakeholders, from frontline staff to senior clients.

Skills & Attributes:

• Target-driven and resilient in a high-pressure sales environment.

• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.

• Detail-oriented, organised, and commercially aware.

• Strong influencing and leadership skills.

• Proactive, self-motivated, and collaborative.

Business Development Manager

The Resolute Group have partnered with an Electrical contractor to identify a Business Development Manager specialising in the Energy and Power sector delivering instrumentation, commission, and construction works. to heavy industrial, oil and gas, power and infrastructure sectors.

Salary: 100,000 - 110,000 basic + Car or car allowance + Bonus + Package

Location: Manchester

Hybrid working, travelling to client sites and meetings as required across the UK 3 days a week or as required, with a minimum of 2 days a week at home.

Role:

We are seeking a dynamic and strategic Business Development Lead to head up the High Voltage (HV), Power, and Energy sectors. This role will work alongside the Business Development Manager, who is focused on the Nuclear and Small Modular Reactor (SMR) markets.

As the organisation targets steady and controlled growth, your primary responsibility will be to refine and execute the sales strategy to expand the project portfolio. You will focus on identifying and developing a robust pipeline of short, medium, and long-term project opportunities in the HV, Power, and Energy space.

You will be well-versed in the dynamic nature of these sectors, understanding the common fluctuations such as project delays, cancellations, and the need for rapid mobilisation when projects receive sudden client approval. Your role will involve close collaboration with the Operations Team to assess current capabilities, ensuring that project bids align with the company's delivery capacity.

Reporting directly to the Operations Director, you will play a critical role in balancing business growth with operational readiness, prioritising strategic wins over simply chasing every opportunity.

Responsibilities as a Business Development Manager will vary but could include the following:

Develop business opportunities with existing clients and review pipeline plans

Receives regular reports from the project manager, commercial manager, lead engineer and/or team leads in order to monitor project performance

Reports project performance to the Managing Director

Work closely with BD team on developing business opportunities with new clients

Lead all early project discussions with clients on a design and delivery point of view

Essential experience of a Business Development Manager:

Previous experience in HV or Electrical engineering, Business development activities

Full UK driving license

PLEASE NOTE

You must be eligible to live and work in the UK to apply for this position

If you are interested in applying for this position, please apply via this link or contact Sam Matondo via Linkedin or by calling The Resolute Group on (phone number removed)

All correspondence will be dealt with in the strictest of confidence.

Shillito Executive Search are the retained and exclusive recruitment partner of a South Yorkshire based manufacturing business as they look to recruit a Business Development Director.

Easily accessible from the M1 and M18, the business has been established for over 30 years and are a market leader within their sector.

We're looking for a commercially driven Business Development Director to lead the national sales efforts and play a critical role in our continued growth.

This is a hands-on leadership role with the responsibility to both win major contracts directly and inspire a high-performing sales team .

You will be focused on penetrating Tier 1 construction contractors-especially those in the social housing (repair, maintenance, improvement) space-while ensuring excellent pipeline conversion and internal coordination.

Duties of the role will include:

• Overseeing a team of 4-5 Business Development Managers across the UK
• Personally secure major contracts and develop key customer relationships
• Use lead generation tools to identify and convert opportunities
• Build strategic relationships with Tier 1 construction and refurbishment contractors
• Set clear KPIs and coach the team to exceed performance targets
• Coordinate closely with internal sales, estimating, and operations teams within the manufacturing sites
• Act as the voice of the customer within the business

We're looking for someone with:

We're looking for someone who brings:

• A strong background in B2B sales or business development in construction, manufacturing, or compliance-driven sectors
• Proven leadership of successful sales teams
• First-hand experience closing complex, high-value deals
• An existing network or the ability to open doors with Tier 1 contractors
• Excellent commercial awareness, influencing, and negotiation skills
• A hands-on, energetic, lead-from-the-front approach

This is an interesting, challenging and rewarding opportunity to join a growing manufacturing business who will offer a comprehensive on-boarding and product training programme.

For further details on this opportunity, please contact Pete Shillito.

Shillito Executive Search specialises in finding top-tier executive talent for leadership, management, and board-level positions in the manufacturing industry.

We have a deep understanding of the unique challenges and opportunities within the sector and pride ourselves on doing the right things well.

People are our business.

Job Summary:
We are seeking a dynamic and results-driven Business Development Director to lead strategic growth initiatives and drive operational excellence across our organisation. This role is pivotal in identifying new market opportunities, forming strategic partnerships, and scaling revenue, while also contributing to the improvement of internal processes and the operational infrastructure needed to support growth.

Key Responsibilities:
Business Development

• Identify, evaluate, and develop new business opportunities in line with the company's strategic goals.
• Build and maintain strong relationships with key clients, partners, and industry stakeholders.
• Develop and execute comprehensive business development strategies and go-to-market plans.
• Lead contract negotiations and manage deal structuring for key partnerships and clients.
• Analyse market trends, competitor activities, and customer feedback to inform business strategy.

Operational Leadership

• Collaborate with cross-functional teams (e.g., marketing, product, finance, and operations) to ensure successful execution of business initiatives.
• Work with operations and finance teams to develop scalable systems and processes to support growth.
• Monitor key operational metrics and KPIs to assess effectiveness and drive continuous improvement.
• Participate in budgeting, forecasting, and resource planning to align business development goals with operational capabilities.
• Oversee the implementation of new tools, technologies, and systems to enhance business efficiency.

Team Management

• Lead and mentor the sales Team and show leadership and direction to the wider business.
• Establish performance goals and conduct regular evaluations to foster professional development.
• Cultivate a high-performance culture aligned with the company's values and objectives.

Experience:

• 8+ years of progressive experience in business development, sales, or strategic partnerships, with at least 3 years in a leadership role within events industry (corporate, conferencing, audio or catering)
• Proven track record of driving revenue growth and securing key partnerships.
• Strong understanding of business operations and ability to collaborate across departments.
• Exceptional communication, negotiation, and interpersonal skills.
• Strategic thinker with a hands-on approach and strong analytical capabilities.

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• Monitoring the performance of business development activities, providing regular reports to senior leadership
• Building and maintaining strong relationships with key stakeholders, including housing associations, local authorities, and other relevant organizations
• Conducting market research and analysis to identify potential new markets, partnerships, and opportunities for growth
• Responsibility for developing and implementing business development strategies that align with the organization's overall objectives
• Recruiting, develop, lead, coach and manage a team of first-class business development professionals

• Holds a bachelor's degree in business administration, marketing or related field
• Has previous experience in a similar role within social housing
• Demonstrable successful track record of Business development, team leadership and strategic partnerships within the social housing sector
• Proven success in developing and applying winning New Business strategies
• Has already built & lead a Team for a minimum of 3 years with a demonstrable and remarkable record of sales growth over a sustained period

• 90,000 - 100,000 per annum
• Stretch bonus schemes
• Company vehicle OR car allowance
• 25 days annual leave plus bank holidays plus an extra day off on your birthday!
• Excellent training programmes
• Clear career progression within the business
• Pension scheme
• Various other benefits

Job Title: Business Development Director

Location: London

Our Client:
A leading global provider of integrated facilities and corporate real estate management solutions is seeking a dynamic Business Development Director to join their London team. This is a strategic role focused on securing new business and nurturing high-level client relationships within target market sectors.

Purpose of the Role:

To develop and close new business opportunities at commercially viable terms while maintaining quality service delivery. The role includes functional leadership of assigned Business Development Managers (BDMs) and management of Sales Executives.

Key Responsibilities:

• p>Negotiate and close new sales to achieve or exceed agreed targets.

• Develop and manage strong, long-term relationships with new and existing clients.

• Build and maintain a strategic sales pipeline across existing and new markets.

• Provide leadership and support to assigned BDMs, including development planning.

• Manage and mentor Sales Executives, ensuring training and growth opportunities.

• Deliver high-quality tenders, proposals, and presentations in line with company standards.

• Collaborate with internal teams (procurement, HR, QHS) to prepare tender documentation.

• Ensure sales reporting is accurate and aligned with business strategy.

• Represent the company at industry events and high-level networking opportunities.

• Maintain up-to-date knowledge of industry trends and competitor activity.

• Ensure internal stakeholders are informed of new opportunities for compliance and alignment.

• Attend sales reviews and divisional management meetings to report on performance.

• Take ownership of all re-bid processes within the division.

• Maintain and contribute to the company's Knowledge Base with best practices.

Person Specification:

Education:

• Good basic education is essential.

• Higher education (HNC/D or degree) preferred.

Experience:

• Minimum of 5 years in sales or business development, ideally within facilities management or a related sector.

• Proven track record in sales proposal writing and delivering high-level presentations.

• Comfortable working with a wide range of stakeholders, from frontline staff to senior clients.

Skills & Attributes:

• Target-driven and resilient in a high-pressure sales environment.

• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.

• Detail-oriented, organised, and commercially aware.

• Strong influencing and leadership skills.

• Proactive, self-motivated, and collaborative.

Business Development Manager

The Resolute Group have partnered with an Electrical contractor to identify a Business Development Manager specialising in the Energy and Power sector delivering instrumentation, commission, and construction works. to heavy industrial, oil and gas, power and infrastructure sectors.

Salary: 100,000 - 110,000 basic + Car or car allowance + Bonus + Package

Location: Manchester

Hybrid working, travelling to client sites and meetings as required across the UK 3 days a week or as required, with a minimum of 2 days a week at home.

Role:

We are seeking a dynamic and strategic Business Development Lead to head up the High Voltage (HV), Power, and Energy sectors. This role will work alongside the Business Development Manager, who is focused on the Nuclear and Small Modular Reactor (SMR) markets.

As the organisation targets steady and controlled growth, your primary responsibility will be to refine and execute the sales strategy to expand the project portfolio. You will focus on identifying and developing a robust pipeline of short, medium, and long-term project opportunities in the HV, Power, and Energy space.

You will be well-versed in the dynamic nature of these sectors, understanding the common fluctuations such as project delays, cancellations, and the need for rapid mobilisation when projects receive sudden client approval. Your role will involve close collaboration with the Operations Team to assess current capabilities, ensuring that project bids align with the company's delivery capacity.

Reporting directly to the Operations Director, you will play a critical role in balancing business growth with operational readiness, prioritising strategic wins over simply chasing every opportunity.

Responsibilities as a Business Development Manager will vary but could include the following:

Develop business opportunities with existing clients and review pipeline plans

Receives regular reports from the project manager, commercial manager, lead engineer and/or team leads in order to monitor project performance

Reports project performance to the Managing Director

Work closely with BD team on developing business opportunities with new clients

Lead all early project discussions with clients on a design and delivery point of view

Essential experience of a Business Development Manager:

Previous experience in HV or Electrical engineering, Business development activities

Full UK driving license

PLEASE NOTE

You must be eligible to live and work in the UK to apply for this position

If you are interested in applying for this position, please apply via this link or contact Sam Matondo via Linkedin or by calling The Resolute Group on (phone number removed)

All correspondence will be dealt with in the strictest of confidence.

Shillito Executive Search are the retained and exclusive recruitment partner of a South Yorkshire based manufacturing business as they look to recruit a Business Development Director.

Easily accessible from the M1 and M18, the business has been established for over 30 years and are a market leader within their sector.

We're looking for a commercially driven Business Development Director to lead the national sales efforts and play a critical role in our continued growth.

This is a hands-on leadership role with the responsibility to both win major contracts directly and inspire a high-performing sales team .

You will be focused on penetrating Tier 1 construction contractors-especially those in the social housing (repair, maintenance, improvement) space-while ensuring excellent pipeline conversion and internal coordination.

Duties of the role will include:

• Overseeing a team of 4-5 Business Development Managers across the UK
• Personally secure major contracts and develop key customer relationships
• Use lead generation tools to identify and convert opportunities
• Build strategic relationships with Tier 1 construction and refurbishment contractors
• Set clear KPIs and coach the team to exceed performance targets
• Coordinate closely with internal sales, estimating, and operations teams within the manufacturing sites
• Act as the voice of the customer within the business

We're looking for someone with:

We're looking for someone who brings:

• A strong background in B2B sales or business development in construction, manufacturing, or compliance-driven sectors
• Proven leadership of successful sales teams
• First-hand experience closing complex, high-value deals
• An existing network or the ability to open doors with Tier 1 contractors
• Excellent commercial awareness, influencing, and negotiation skills
• A hands-on, energetic, lead-from-the-front approach

This is an interesting, challenging and rewarding opportunity to join a growing manufacturing business who will offer a comprehensive on-boarding and product training programme.

For further details on this opportunity, please contact Pete Shillito.

Shillito Executive Search specialises in finding top-tier executive talent for leadership, management, and board-level positions in the manufacturing industry.

We have a deep understanding of the unique challenges and opportunities within the sector and pride ourselves on doing the right things well.

People are our business.