Head of BD
About the company
An exciting opportunity has opened for an experienced Head of Business Development to join a growing infrastructure and manufacturing business based in Hayes.
Your tasks
The Head of Business Development will be responsible for identifying and developing new commercial opportunities across construction, infrastructure, public realm and engineering-led product markets. You will build relationships with key decision-makers, develop target accounts, identify upcoming projects and support the business in securing larger, longer-term opportunities.
Requirements
This is a senior commercial role suited to someone with strong business development experience, a technical or construction-related background and the ability to build a clear pipeline of future work.
Non-Negotiable Requirements of the Head of Business Development
- Sales or business development experience
- Technical, construction, infrastructure, manufacturing or engineering-led background
- Experience developing new customers and building a commercial pipeline
Requirements of the Head of Business Development
- Senior B2B sales or business development experience
- Experience identifying and developing new commercial opportunities
- Strong relationship-building and account development skills
- Experience selling technical products, construction-related services or project-led solutions
- Ability to manage longer sales cycles from early engagement through to commercial opportunity
- Experience working with contractors, consultants, specifiers, local authorities, transport bodies or developers
- Tender, framework, specification or project-led sales experience
- Strong commercial awareness and confidence discussing project requirements
- Ability to work closely with estimating, design, projects and operations teams
- CRM, pipeline management and sales reporting experience
Desirable Requirements of the Head of Business Development
- Public realm, public infrastructure or street furniture experience
- Construction products, fabricated products or architectural metalwork
- Highways, transport, rail, airports or local authority projects
- Experience selling into contractors, consultants, specifiers or public-sector buyers
- Existing network across infrastructure, construction or built-environment markets
- Experience supporting commercial strategy, market mapping or new-sector growth
What we offer
- Salary up to £70,000 depending on experience
- Team bonus scheme
- Pension contribution
- Employee discounts, cashback and discounted gym membership
- Transport and sustainability schemes
- Training, development and long-term progression opportunities
How to apply
If you are interested in this Head of Business Development position and feel that you have the right experience, please apply with an up-to-date CV.
Other
As a registered candidate with Pioneer Selection Ltd, you automatically become eligible for our referral scheme. You will receive £250 for every candidate we place who you introduce to us. Please contact us for further details.