Business Development Manager (Overhead Lines)

Development Manager · viaCV-Library

£60,000–£68,000 a year

Peterborough, East of EnglandPermanentFull-timeHybrid
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Closing date
30 Oct 2026
Posted
9d ago
Specialism
Development Manager
Sector
Construction
Reference
cvlibrary-225493089

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Are you an ambitious Business Development Manager with experience in overhead lines or arboriculture management? Looking for your next challenge with a growing company where you can genuinely influence the direction of the business? If so, then read on!
Our client is an established business within the infrastructure sector who are looking to appoint an experienced Business Development Manager (Overhead Lines) to drive growth across their overhead arboriculture management services.
Salary to £68k | Company Vehicle or Allowance | KPI Bonus | Profit Share | Stakeholder Pension | Life Assurance | 25 days holiday + bank holidays | Hybrid working
Business Development Manager (Overhead Lines) Key Essentials:
* Develop and implement a targeted business development strategy focused on overhead arboriculture management services
* Identify, develop and secure new business opportunities across DNOs, utility companies, principal contractors and infrastructure providers
* Build and maintain a robust sales pipeline to support ambitious revenue and growth targets
* Establish and develop strong, long-term relationships with key clients, decision-makers, procurement teams and operational stakeholders
* Identify and secure new contracts, framework agreements and long-term commercial partnerships
* Lead and contribute to tender submissions, bids, pricing exercises and commercial negotiations
* Monitor market trends, competitor activity and forthcoming procurement opportunities to identify and maximise potential growth areas
* Represent the business at industry events, exhibitions, client meetings and networking opportunities
* Work closely with operational teams to ensure effective mobilisation and successful delivery of newly secured contracts
* Provide valuable market intelligence and contribute to the overall commercial strategy and future growth of the business
Business Development Manager (Overhead Lines) Requirements:
* Demonstrable success in business development within the overhead utilities or arboriculture management sector
* Experience identifying and securing new contracts with DNOs, utility providers, Tier 1 contractors and major infrastructure organisations
* Strong track record of winning framework agreements, tenders and long-term service contracts
* Commercially astute with proven ability to negotiate effectively and build strong relationships with key stakeholders
* Excellent verbal, written and presentation skills, with the confidence to engage with clients at all levels
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