Business Development Manager

Business Development Manager / Construction Sales (Retail Fit-Out)

$70,000 - $90,000 (OTE $150,000 +) + Progression With a Growing Contractor + Autonomy + Vehicle Allowance + 401(k) + Medical/Dental/Vision

Hartford, CT (Commutable from: West Hartford, New Britain, Manchester, Newington, Wethersfield, Glastonbury, Windsor, East Hartford)

Are you a Business Development Manager or Construction Sales professional with strong connections in retail / commercial construction, looking for a role where you can take real ownership of a territory and be recognised for the impact you make?

Do you want to join a growing contractor with a great culture, where you will help drive expansion across Connecticut and the wider New England market as new projects come in?

On offer is a fantastic opportunity to join a specialist commercial contractor delivering retail projects, medical offices and fit-outs. You will play a key role in prospecting, relationship development and client meetings, using a structured CRM approach to build a strong pipeline of work.

As a result of a recent influx of projects and plans to expand into major New England cities, they are now looking to add a driven business development professional to help grow accounts, open doors with the right partners, and support continued year-on-year success.

In this role you will be responsible for outreach, follow ups and ongoing relationship management, identifying key players in retail development, and ensuring opportunities are progressed through to handover with the delivery team. You will have the autonomy to shape your approach and grow your responsibilities as the company expands into new markets.

This role would suit a Business Development Manager / Construction Sales professional embedded in the retail construction world, looking for autonomy, progression, and the opportunity to grow with an ambitious business.

The Role:

• Business development role focused on retail / commercial fit-out and medical office projects
• Prospecting, outreach, relationship development and client meetings across CT / New England
• Manage CRM activity, follow ups, pipeline progression and opportunity tracking
• Identify key stakeholders and major players in retail development and build long-term partnerships
• Support handover and ongoing client relationships alongside the operations team

The Person:

• Business development / sales experience within construction (retail fit-out or commercial construction preferred)
• Strong communication skills with a proven track record of building relationships and winning work
• Comfortable using a CRM and working proactively to develop a pipeline

Reference Number: BBBH282408

Rise Technical Recruitment Inc of 1011 Centre Rd, Suite 322, Wilmington, DE 19805 act as an employer-paid private personnel agency.

The salary advertised is the bracket available for this position. The actual salary paid will be dependent on your level of experience, qualifications and skill set and will be decided by our client, the employer. Rise are not responsible or liable for any hiring decisions made by the end client.

We are an equal opportunities company and welcome applications from all suitable candidates.