Business Development Manager

Business Development Manager – North West Region

Salary: Up to £50,000 + Car Allowance
Location: North West (Regional Office in Area)
Reporting to: Group Development Director

About the Role

We’re seeking a dynamic and driven Business Development Manager to join our clients growing team in the North West. This role is pivotal in driving new business opportunities, building long-term client relationships, and raising our brand profile through strategic business development and marketing initiatives.

The ideal candidate will be a proactive self-starter with proven experience in sales, tendering, and relationship management within the waste, remediation, or environmental sectors.

Key Responsibilities

Sales & Client Development

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Generate new business opportunities and drive revenue growth.

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Build, maintain, and strengthen key client relationships.

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Assess project viability (“go/no go”) and follow up on tenders and opportunities.

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Deliver high-quality presentations to prospective clients.

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Educate clients on the company’s unique service offerings and value proposition.

Tendering & Project Launch

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Manage the tendering process from pre-assessment to submission and follow-up.

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Secure project orders, lead pre-start meetings, and ensure smooth project handovers.

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Maintain tender documentation, cost rates, and ensure timely submissions with all supporting materials.

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Achieve a tender win ratio better than 1:3 and ensure projects deliver agreed margins.

Marketing & Brand Awareness

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Manage and execute marketing initiatives including e-flyers, case studies, and seminars.

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Drive brand consistency across materials, presentations, and client communications.

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Coordinate seminars and client events to showcase expertise.

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Obtain client testimonials and maintain up-to-date project content on the company website.

Strategy & Continuous Improvement

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Conduct competitor and market analysis to inform future strategy.

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Participate in post-project reviews and continuous improvement initiatives.

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Deliver internal training sessions on business values, marketing, and innovation.

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Contribute to the company’s long-term development strategy through new ideas and insights.

Skills & Experience

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Excellent verbal, written, and interpersonal communication skills.

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Strong commercial acumen with the ability to price and deliver profitable work.

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Confident presenter with experience engaging senior decision-makers.

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Strategic thinker with the ability to identify and act on new market opportunities.

Qualifications & Requirements

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Degree-level education (or equivalent experience).

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Full UK driving licence and willingness to travel nationally as required.

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Relevant experience in waste management, environmental services, or remediation preferred.

What We Offer

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Competitive salary up to £50,000

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Car allowance and expenses package

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Opportunity to lead regional business growth and shape the company’s future

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Supportive and collaborative team culture

Please apply now below or contact Matthew at Poolhall Recruitment. By applying for this role, you are agreeing to Poolhall Recruitment Ltd Data Protection Policy which can be found on our website