Contracts & Business Development Manager | £45k+com in Ashford

We are seeking an ambitious Contracts & Business Development Manager, for our global client, to play a pivotal role in driving company growth, securing new opportunities, and ensuring all commercial agreements are effectively managed from initial negotiation through to completion.

This is an excellent opportunity for someone who combines strong sales and relationship-building skills with a sound understanding of commercial contracts, financial performance, and risk management.

Please find all the details below for you:

Job Title: Contracts & Business Development Manager

Location: Ashford, Kent. This is an office based position, working as part of a team of 6, with free parking right outside your office.

Salary: £40,000 - £45,000 + £8k-£12k com

Hours: Monday-Friday, 8am-4:30pm

Annual leave: 25 days annual leave + 8 days annual leave

The Role:

As the Contracts & Business Development Manager, you will be responsible for identifying and securing new business opportunities while overseeing the full contract lifecycle to ensure profitability, compliance, and successful delivery.

Key responsibilities will include:

Business Development

• Identifying new markets, clients, and revenue opportunities
• Developing and executing strategies to support business growth
• Building and maintaining strong relationships with key stakeholders and clients
• Managing major accounts and acting as the primary commercial contact
• Leading proposals, tenders, and bid submissions
• Negotiating commercial agreements to maximise revenue and profitability
• Establishing long-term partnerships, frameworks, and strategic collaborations

Contracts Management

• Drafting, reviewing, and negotiating client, supplier, and subcontractor agreements
• Ensuring contracts align with company policies and commercial objectives
• Identifying and mitigating contractual and commercial risks
• Managing contracts throughout their lifecycle, from award through to completion
• Overseeing contract performance, variations, claims, and dispute resolution
• Maintaining accurate documentation and ensuring compliance with all relevant requirements

Commercial & Financial Management

• Monitoring contract profitability, costs, and margins
• Supporting pricing strategies and commercial decision-making
• Contributing to forecasting, budgeting, and business planning
• Tracking financial performance across projects and contracts
• Producing commercial reports and business performance insights

Cross-Functional Collaboration

• Working closely with operational, legal, finance, and project delivery teams
• Supporting smooth project handovers from sales through to delivery
• Providing commercial guidance and support across the business
• Mentoring and supporting colleagues where appropriate

To be successful in this role, you will have:

• Proven experience in business development, account management, or commercial management
• Experience negotiating and managing commercial contracts
• Strong commercial awareness and negotiation skills
• Excellent relationship-building and stakeholder management abilities
• Good financial understanding, including margins, pricing, and profitability
• The ability to assess risk and make commercially sound decisions
• Strong communication, presentation, and influencing skills
• A proactive approach with a track record of delivering growth and results

Next steps:

If you're a commercially minded professional looking for a role that combines business development, client management, contract negotiation, and strategic growth, we'd love to hear from you.

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We look forward to your application.

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