Job Title: Business Development Manager
Location: Midlands and South of England
Pay Range/details: Competitive salary + Bonus and Company Car
Contract Type: Permanent
Omega are supporting the recruitment of a Business Development Manager to proactively identify, influence and deliver high-potential Water Management project opportunities from cradle to grave. Covering the South of England, from the Midlands down, this role is focused on engaging strategically significant clients, specifiers, and contractors across the civils, utilities, and infrastructure sectors. The successful candidate will promote a comprehensive range of Drainage, Retaining Wall, and Water Management solutions, developing strong relationships with key stakeholders.
Key Responsibilities - Business Development Manager
- Take full responsibility for the commercial success and conversion of Water Management project opportunities from cradle to grave within the South of England (Midlands down).
- Develop and execute a focused regional Business Plan aligned with key projects and national sales targets.
- Build strong relationships with Consultant Engineers and Specifiers in the Utilities and Infrastructure sectors, promoting specifications, CPDs, and design services.
- Drive early pre-tender engagement by presenting tailored value propositions alongside product specialists and technical teams.
- Collaborate closely with the Drainage technical sales team to support major civils and infrastructure schemes across the region.
- Monitor and report on competitor activity, market trends, and KPIs using CRM tools to inform strategy and maintain market leadership.
- Actively contribute to regional meetings, exhibitions, and corporate events while supporting strategic initiatives from the Water Management leadership team.
Qualifications & Requirements - Business Development Manager
- Proven experience in a senior sales or business development role within the construction or infrastructure industry.
- Strong commercial acumen with the ability to analyse market trends, identify opportunities, and develop targeted sales strategies.
- In-depth technical knowledge of civil engineering principles, drainage systems, and water management solutions.
- Demonstrated success in sales, business development, and account management in the construction or infrastructure sector.
- Excellent negotiation and deal-closing skills, with a focus on long-term value creation.
- Effective relationship builder with strong interpersonal and communication skills to engage clients, specifiers, and contractors.
- Solid understanding of market dynamics, including competitor activity and evolving customer needs.
What we can offer - Business Development Manager
- Sales Bonus.
- Company Car.
- Guaranteed Christmas holidays.
- Development opportunities.
- 34 days per annum or the equivalent in hours (inclusive of bank holidays) (35 days in Scotland).
- Health care cash plan - support with Dental, Optical, Prescription costs and many more!
- Enhanced Maternity, Paternity, and Adoption pay and leave.
- 5% employer matched pension scheme.
- Cycle to work scheme.
For more information on this role, please contact Michael Farrell on 01453 829768 or send a copy of your CV to [email protected]
Candidates who are currently a Business Development Manager, Sales Manager, Technical Sales Manager, Sales Coordinator or Technical Sales may be suitable for this position.
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