Shillito Executive Search are the retained and exclusive recruitment partner of a South Yorkshire based manufacturing business as they look to recruit a Business Development Director.

Easily accessible from the M1 and M18, the business has been established for over 30 years and are a market leader within their sector.

We're looking for a commercially driven Business Development Director to lead the national sales efforts and play a critical role in our continued growth.

This is a hands-on leadership role with the responsibility to both win major contracts directly and inspire a high-performing sales team.

You will be focused on penetrating Tier 1 construction contractors-especially those in the social housing (repair, maintenance, improvement) space-while ensuring excellent pipeline conversion and internal coordination.

Duties of the role will include:

• Overseeing a team of 4-5 Business Development Managers across the UK
• Personally secure major contracts and develop key customer relationships
• Use lead generation tools to identify and convert opportunities
• Build strategic relationships with Tier 1 construction and refurbishment contractors
• Set clear KPIs and coach the team to exceed performance targets
• Coordinate closely with internal sales, estimating, and operations teams within the manufacturing sites
• Act as the voice of the customer within the business

We're looking for someone with:

We're looking for someone who brings:

• A strong background in B2B sales or business development in construction, manufacturing, or compliance-driven sectors
• Proven leadership of successful sales teams
• First-hand experience closing complex, high-value deals
• An existing network or the ability to open doors with Tier 1 contractors
• Excellent commercial awareness, influencing, and negotiation skills
• A hands-on, energetic, lead-from-the-front approach

This is an interesting, challenging and rewarding opportunity to join a growing manufacturing business who will offer a comprehensive on-boarding and product training programme.

For further details on this opportunity, please contact Pete Shillito.

Shillito Executive Search specialises in finding top-tier executive talent for leadership, management, and board-level positions in the manufacturing industry.

We have a deep understanding of the unique challenges and opportunities within the sector and pride ourselves on doing the right things well.

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