Business Development Representative

Location: Remote – South West England
Regions Covered: Cornwall, Devon, Dorset, Somerset & Wiltshire
Contract: Permanent, Full-Time
Salary: £35,000 + Company Vehicle

We are working with a well-established line marking and tarmacking contractor based in Torbay, looking for a Business Development Representative to support growth across the South West. This is a field-based role, predominantly remote, with office presence required in Torbay when necessary.

The role focuses on generating new business and developing long-term client relationships across commercial, private, and public sectors. It is ideal for someone proactive, confident with cold calling, and happy to promote services on the ground.

Key Responsibilities

• Identify and generate new business opportunities across the South West
• Visit potential clients, sites, and target areas to promote services
• Conduct cold calling and follow-up to convert leads into opportunities
• Build and maintain relationships with private contractors, commercial clients, and local authorities
• Promote line marking, non-slip surfacing, and decorative surface treatments
• Target sectors including industrial estates, car parks, warehouses, golf clubs, and public spaces
• Work closely with the Marketing Specialist to align sales activity with marketing campaigns
• Maintain accurate client records, opportunities, and pipeline progress
• Represent the business professionally and act as a brand ambassador

About You

• Proven experience in business development, sales, or account management
• Background in construction, civils, highways, surfacing, or related sectors
• Strong communication and relationship-building skills
• Self-motivated, proactive, and comfortable working independently
• Hands-on approach, visible in target areas to promote the business
• Full UK driving licence

What’s on Offer

• Basic salary of £35,000
• Company vehicle (limited private use)
• Pension scheme
• Life insurance
• Private medical insurance
• 20 days annual leave plus bank holidays, increasing by 1 day per year up to 25

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For a confidential discussion, please contact Abbie or Jo on 01752 421888.

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