Business Development Co-ordinator

24th September 2024

Founded in 1978, Clark Contracts Ltd is a privately owned main contractor with several operating divisions; Construction, Fit Out, Small Works, Retail, Housing, Maintenance and Manufactured Joinery. We employ over 220 people with offices in the East and West of Scotland.

 

We are looking for an enthusiastic, hardworking, and articulate individual who is looking for an opportunity to progress their business development (sales) career within our busy Business Development department.

 

Key Responsibilities

As a Business Development Coordinator, you will be actively involved in a range of tasks to support and generate new business, including:

• Managing and updating the customer database.
• Conducting market research to identify potential business opportunities.
• Identifying and pursuing new leads and business prospects.
• Building and maintaining strong relationships with clients.
• Assisting our Directors and leadership team with business development strategies within their divisions.
• Supporting company networking events.
• Attending industry networking events.

 

Candidate

We’re looking for someone with the following skills and qualities:

• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Strong ability to prioritise tasks and manage workloads effectively.
• Ambitious, proactive, and confident.
• Meticulous attention to detail.
• Ability to work independently as well as part of a team.
• Strong networking and relationship-building skills.
• Proficient in Microsoft Word, Excel, and PowerPoint.

 

While a degree in a business-related field and/or previous experience in business development is preferred, it is not essential.

 

Why work for us?

In addition to an attractive package which is negotiable dependant on experience you will receive the following:

• 33 days annual leave entitlement (This is inclusive of 8 public holidays), with the option to purchase additional holidays.
• Career progression opportunities
• Ongoing training and development
• Contributory personal pension scheme.
• Access to the company’s Employee Assistance Programme which includes support for both you and your family (conditions apply) as well as a team of Mental Health First Aiders.
• Cycle to Work Scheme.
• Group Life Assurance, Critical Illness Income Protection.
• Company Sick Pay.
• Enhanced Paternity and Maternity Pay.
• Eyecare Vouchers
• Employee volunteering scheme
• Additional holidays for long service

 

This is a full time, permanent position and candidates can be based in either our Edinburgh or Paisley offices. Projects that will be managed will be mainly across the central belt of Scotland. For more information email your CV to careers@clarkcontracts.com.

 

Candidates who apply for this role will have their data stored for the purposes of the recruitment process. The storage of your data complies with The General Data Protection Regulation. Full details of what is stored and how can be found in our Recruitment Privacy Notice.

 

We are an equal opportunities employer and welcome applications from all suitably qualified candidates.

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