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Wates Group are recruiting for a Business Development Manager to join our Construction Midlands team in Birmingham, to successfully secure ongoing business opportunities in accordance with the strategic business plan.

Key Accountabilities will include:

• Attend Strategic Customer Management (SCM) meetings, ensuring business unit directors are supported in the content and development of relevant SCM plans
• Maintain up to date knowledge, sources and understanding of the market and keep business unit advised of relevant information
• Manage and organise PR & promotional activity including network events in accordance with the Marketing Plan and SCM plan
• Provide support to prequalification documentation

• Support the customer satisfaction and feedback process incorporating the implementation of action plans

We are looking for a knowledgeable and focused business development lead with previous management experience within the construction industry and a good understanding of the local market is preferred.

To be successful in the role you will have the ability to communicate confidently with people at all levels and across all platforms, particularly during meetings and presentations, as well as be confident negotiator.

Wates Group is one of the largest, and most successful family-owned private construction, development, and property services companies in the UK. We are building a place to work where everyone belongs, by one small act of inclusion at a time. We celebrate difference and welcome diversity.

As a responsible and inclusive employer, we are committed to equality and are proud to have been recognised for this through a range of accolades including gold accreditation with Investors in People, we are also a Disability Confident employer. Being a family owned, business means we understand and value long term relationships.

The Wates Group are committed to three ambitious environmental targets for 2025: Zero Waste, and Zero Carbon, from our operations and Positive Nature Enhancement. Wates are pushing to take a leading role in reducing our industry’s environmental impact.