Howells Recruitment

Role: Business Development Manager Location: Orpington & Southern counties Salary: up to £60k plus 25% bonus, car or allowance and other benefits included. Howells are working with a reputable national Property Services contractor that operate in the public sector providing refurbishment services including Planned Maintenance, Fire Safety & Decarbonisation. They are looking for someone that has experience in selling services to: Local Authorities, Housing Associations, Education, Health, Commercial and Retail & Leisure Sectors. Business Development Manager Role: Generate enough volume and value of enquiries to ensure your branch/branches achieve turnover target. Business Development Manager Key Responsibilities: Generate enough volume and value of enquiries to ensure your branch/branches achieve turnover target. Targeting new business (40% of week) and account managing existing clients. Understand how the branch is tracking vs these targets and put in place any action plans to mitigate gaps vs target. Build and maintain relationships by keeping in regular contact with key clients. Attendance at events and entertaining with colleagues and clients Use ERP system daily to plan calls/follow ups and to log information such as opportunities and quotes. You are expected to ensure accuracy of your own ERP. Complete a Monthly Sales Report including a branch review with your BM. Update ERP Job v Target Performance Comments. Support the bid team as a priority if/when required to ensure bids submitted in a timely manner. Provide Social Media input to the Digital Marketing Coordinator. Complete Job Completion Survey and online reviews. Chase outstanding opportunities and police opportunity accuracy daily. Ensure quotations are submitted in a timely fashion, ensuring clients communicated too. Build relationships with supply chain partners as instructed such as Dulux, Crown, PPG etc. Business Development Manager Knowledge/Experience : 2 years' experience in developing both new business and account management Experience in managing multiple clients. 1 years' experience in selling services to: Local Authorities, Housing Associations, Education, Health, Commercial and Retail & Leisure Sectors Experience within the sector is desirable - Tier 1 Contractor preferred Full UK driving license. For more info please call Gary Sewell on Applications If you feel that you have the relevant experience to be successful in this position and would like to find out more please apply online today attaching a copy of your current CV. Alternatively contact us on . Howells are an Equal Opportunities employer. All applications will be dealt with in the strictest confidence. Howells acts as an Employment Business for the supply of temporary workers and an Employment Agency in relation to permanent vacancies.

Job Title: Business Development Manager (Social Housing) Location: East London & Hybrid Salary: competitive + car or allowance & benefits Sector: Social Housing - Planned Maintenance & retrofit About the company Our client provides integrated asset management for housing associations and local authorities, focusing on improving the living conditions of residents and leaving a lasting legacy in the communities we serve. Their services include, responsive repairs, void refurbishments, compliancy services and planned maintenance works. Business Development Manager Role The successful candidate will drive new opportunities and build strong client relationships across the planned works and retrofit market. You'll play a key role in supporting our growth strategy, positioning the business as a trusted partner to housing associations, local authorities, and framework providers. This is a remote role with flexibility to work from home, alongside regular client meetings, site visits, and industry events. Business Development Manager Key Responsibilities Lead and manage the full bid lifecycle, from opportunity identification through to submission and post-bid review Work closely with operational, commercial, and senior leadership teams to develop compelling bid responses Identify and pursue new business opportunities while maintaining and developing existing client relationships Coordinate internal resources to ensure bids are delivered on time and to a high standard Contribute to business development strategy and pipeline management Ensure all bids align with company objectives, compliance requirements, and quality standards About You You'll have a proven track record in business development or client relationship management within construction, property services, or the social housing sector, with a strong understanding of planned works, retrofit, and asset management services. You'll be comfortable working within public sector procurement environments and frameworks, and able to build, manage, and influence senior client relationships across housing associations, local authorities, and partner organisations. You'll bring strong commercial awareness, with experience supporting pricing strategies or delivery models, alongside excellent communication, presentation, and negotiation skills. Experience working with funding streams such as SHDF, ECO, or GBIS, embedding social value and ESG commitments, and operating within a tier one contractor or partnership environment would be advantageous, alongside excellent communication skills and confidence using CRM and pipeline management tools. What's on Offer Competitive salary plus company car / allowance Profit Share Discretionary Annual Bonus Scheme 26 Days Holiday plus Bank Holidays Enhanced Pension Plan Private Health Insurance or Westfield Healthcare Cash Plan (24hr GP, dental, optical, physio and more) Life Assurance & Accident Cover Share Save Enhanced Maternity & Paternity Pay Work Perks Discounts & Vouchers Buy & Sell Holiday Schemes Flexible Working & Flexible Bank Holidays Cycle to Work Volunteering (2 days paid) Learning & Development Opportunities Extensive Wellbeing Support, including EAP Loyalty & Values Awards Funded Professional Subscription How to Apply To discuss this opportunity in confidence, please apply with your CV or contact Gary Sewell 0n Applications If you feel that you have the relevant experience to be successful in this position and would like to find out more please apply online today attaching a copy of your current CV. Alternatively contact us on . Howells are an Equal Opportunities employer. All applications will be dealt with in the strictest confidence. Howells acts as an Employment Business for the supply of temporary workers and an Employment Agency in relation to permanent vacancies.

Role: Business Develoment Manager Location: South West or East with Hybrid working Salary: up to £65k plus car allowance & benefits Business Development Manager Role We are recruiting a Business Development Manager to drive growth within the Social Housing refurbishment sector across the South of England. This is a home-based, hybrid role, requiring travel across the region (typically 2+ days per week) to meet clients and attend meetings. Working closely with Operations, Bid, and Estimating teams, you will secure new and repeat business from existing, lapsed, and new clients. This role offers autonomy, variety, and the opportunity to make a real impact in a supportive and collaborative environment that values work/life balance. Business Development Manager Key Responsibilities: Grow existing client relationships and develop new business opportunities within Social Housing Deliver strategic growth to secure new work and framework opportunities Build and maintain a strong, aligned pipeline of opportunities Work collaboratively with work-winning and operational teams to identify and target prospective clients Support tender submissions to ensure alignment with client drivers and business objectives Represent the business professionally to new and existing clients Maintain accurate CRM records, reporting, and administration to a high standard Attend regional and national BD meetings, networking events, and industry seminars Monitor competitor activity and market trends within the sector About You Proven experience as a Business Development Manager Essential background within the Social Housing sector Strong relationship-building and stakeholder management skills Excellent communication, organisation, and negotiation abilities Experience as a Key Account Manager, Sales Manager, or Framework Manager with transferable skills is also welcomed For more info call Gary Sewell on Applications If you feel that you have the relevant experience to be successful in this position and would like to find out more please apply online today attaching a copy of your current CV. Alternatively contact us on . Howells are an Equal Opportunities employer. All applications will be dealt with in the strictest confidence. Howells acts as an Employment Business for the supply of temporary workers and an Employment Agency in relation to permanent vacancies.