Business Development Coordinator in Bedford, Bedfordshire

Business Development Coordinator

Bedford
£30,000 – £35,000
Permanent | 40 hours per week

Are you commercially minded, proactive and enjoy building relationships? Looking for an opportunity to develop your career in business development within a growing construction and engineering business?

Rise10 Recruitment are working with a growing specialist commercial infrastructure and engineering services business to recruit a Business Development Coordinator.

This is an exciting opportunity for someone who enjoys researching opportunities, connecting with people and turning potential leads into genuine business opportunities. Working closely with the Commercial & Marketing Manager and wider commercial teams, you'll play an important role in identifying new markets, developing client relationships and helping to build a strong pipeline of future work.

This is a varied role combining business development, market research, tender coordination, relationship building and marketing support, with plenty of opportunity to develop your commercial experience.

The Role

You'll be responsible for identifying and researching potential business opportunities, engaging with prospective clients and supporting the progression of opportunities through to enquiries, quotations, tenders and secured projects.

Your responsibilities will include:

• Monitoring tender portals, construction intelligence platforms and industry sources to identify upcoming projects and potential opportunities.
• Researching target organisations, identifying key decision-makers and developing an understanding of potential clients and markets.
• Qualifying new opportunities and presenting relevant findings to the wider commercial team.
• Supporting the coordination of PQQs, tender submissions and bid administration.
• Building and maintaining relationships with prospective and existing clients, contractors, consultants and other industry contacts.
• Supporting account development, customer retention and opportunities for repeat business.
• Monitoring market trends, competitor activity and planning applications to identify potential sources of future work.
• Maintaining accurate CRM records, managing the sales pipeline and producing regular progress reports.
• Supporting LinkedIn and social media activity, promoting company services and completed projects.
• Assisting with networking events, industry exhibitions, client meetings, newsletters and marketing materials.

What We're Looking For

We're interested in hearing from someone who is commercially curious, organised and confident communicating with different people.

You'll ideally have:

• Some experience in a customer-facing, sales, business development, marketing or commercial coordination role.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills, with the confidence to engage with clients and stakeholders.
• Good research skills and the ability to identify and investigate potential opportunities.
• A proactive approach, with the initiative to seek out opportunities and follow them through.
• Strong organisational skills and the ability to manage multiple priorities and deadlines.
• Good attention to detail and confidence maintaining accurate records and information.
• A good working knowledge of Microsoft 365, CRM systems and digital tools.
• A genuine interest in developing your commercial and business development skills.

Experience within construction, engineering, property or the wider built environment would be beneficial, as would exposure to tendering, PQQs, procurement processes or construction frameworks. Familiarity with platforms such as LinkedIn Sales Navigator, Constructionline, Contracts Finder, Glenigan, Barbour ABI or HubSpot would also be advantageous. Don't worry if you don't tick every box. A proactive attitude, strong communication skills and a willingness to learn are just as important.

What's on Offer?

• The opportunity to join a growing and ambitious specialist business.
• Exposure to a varied commercial role spanning business development, marketing, tendering and client relationships.
• The chance to make a genuine contribution to the company's future growth and customer base.
• Opportunities to develop your career, with potential progression into a Business Development or wider Commercial role as your experience grows.

If you're looking for a role where you can take ownership, build relationships and develop your career within a growing business, we'd love to hear from you. Apply Now!