Business Development Manager

Job Description – Business Development Manager

Company: Kingston Landscape Group Position: Business Development Manager Employment Type: Full-Time (Mon-Fri 8-4.30pm) Department: Business Development Reports To: Managing Directors (Steve / Abi Evans)

About Kingston Landscape Group

Kingston Landscape Group is an ambitious landscaping business focused on delivering high-quality commercial & domestic landscaping services. We are looking to strengthen our market presence, develop new commercial relationships and continue growing our portfolio of clients and projects.

We are seeking a driven, proactive and commercially minded Business Development Manager to lead our business development, sales and marketing activities.

The Role

The Business Development Manager will play a key role in driving the continued growth of Kingston Landscape Group.

This is a full-time role, based out of our head office in Egham, with the primary responsibility of actively identifying, pursuing and securing new commercial landscaping and maintenance opportunities.

The successful candidate will spend a significant amount of time out in the industry, meeting prospective clients, building relationships, attending networking events and developing connections with key decision-makers across the commercial landscaping and construction sectors.

We are looking for someone who is proactive and confident, understands how to develop a pipeline of opportunities and has the ability to turn relationships into profitable business.

Key Responsibilities

• Proactively identify and pursue new business opportunities within the commercial landscaping industry.
• Develop relationships with commercial clients, property developers, main contractors, construction companies, facilities management providers, landscape architects, consultants and other relevant industry professionals.
• Actively seek out new projects, contracts, tender opportunities and long-term maintenance agreements.
• Arrange and attend face-to-face meetings with prospective clients and industry contacts.
• Build a strong network of professional relationships that generate repeat business and referrals.
• Research potential clients, upcoming developments, projects and market opportunities.
• Represent Kingston Landscape Group professionally at industry events, networking functions and client meetings.
• Manage and oversee Kingston Landscape Group's marketing activities and overall brand presence.
• Develop and implement a marketing strategy that supports the company's commercial growth objectives.
• Oversee the current marketing team to help manage the company's website, social media platforms and other marketing channels.
• Ensure completed projects are effectively showcased through professional photography, content and marketing campaigns.
• Provide regular business development and sales updates to the Managing Directors.
• Assist with PQQ’s and accreditations which help to win contracts
• Monitor market activity, competitor performance and industry trends.

Skills & Experience Required

The ideal candidate will have:

• Proven experience in business development, sales or a commercially focused management role.
• Experience within commercial landscaping, grounds maintenance, construction, property development or a related industry (desirable).
• An established network of industry contacts or the ability to build one quickly.
• A confident and professional approach to meeting clients and developing relationships.
• Strong communication, negotiation and presentation skills.
• A proactive, self-motivated approach with the ability to work independently.
• Strong commercial awareness and an understanding of how to generate profitable business.
• Experience overseeing marketing activities and brand development
• Strong organisational skills and the ability to manage multiple opportunities simultaneously.
• A full UK driving licence or willingness to travel for client meetings and networking.

Salary – £50,000-£60,000 Based on previous experience.

Company Car

Pay: £50,000.00-£60,000.00 per year

Benefits:

• Company car
• Company events
• Company pension
• Employee discount
• Free parking
• Health & wellbeing programme
• On-site parking

Education:

• Diploma of Higher Education (required)

Experience:

• Business development: 2 years (required)

Work authorisation:

• United Kingdom (required)

Willingness to travel:

• 50% (required)

Work Location: In person