Business Development Manager
Sigma
Experts in transforming global commercial and retail spaces with end‑to‑end design, build & refurb solutions
Grow Display division by winning UK grocery/fashion clients and managing sales pipelines.
9 days ago ago
Expert & Leadership (13+ years), Intermediate (4-7 years), Experienced (8-12 years)
Full Time
United Kingdom
Hybrid
Company Size
250 Employees
Service Specialisms
Construction services
Project Management
Consulting
Engineering
Architecture
Property Development
Design
Technical Services
Sector Specialisms
Manufacturing
Construction
Waste & Recycling
Civil Engineering for Technicians
Construction Operations
Electrical Installation
Highways Maintenance
Steelfixing
Role
Description
market analysis
report generation
crm management
tender coordination
business development
customer engagement
- Monitor market trends, competitor activity, and customer developments to inform divisional strategy and business planning.
- Produce regular reports and updates on performance against targets and strategic objectives.
- Represent the division at industry events, exhibitions, and customer meetings to enhance market visibility.
- Build on existing relationships within the wider group to identify opportunities for fixtures and retail project services.
- Develop and deliver a targeted business development plan aligned with the Display Division’s strategic goals.
- Maintain and utilise CRM systems to manage pipelines, forecast sales, and ensure data accuracy.
- Collaborate closely with internal teams to ensure tenders, proposals, quotations, and project delivery meet customer expectations.
- Engage new customers in the UK grocery and fashion sectors, presenting the division’s capabilities and value proposition.
Requirements
communication
crm
retail
commercial awareness
business development
account management
- Excellent communication, relationship-building, and influencing skills.
- Organised, proactive, and results-oriented, with the ability to work independently and as part of a team.
- Experience in using CRM systems to manage pipelines and support strategic planning.
- Experience working with UK grocery and/or fashion retail customers.
- Strong commercial awareness and ability to identify profitable opportunities.
- Proven track record in business development or account management, ideally within retail services, fixtures, fit-out, or related industries.
Benefits
- An extra day of annual leave in your Birthday month
- Company bonus or commission scheme
- A fantastic pension scheme
- Great health and well-being packages
- A competitive basic salary
Training + Development
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Interview process
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Visa Sponsorship
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Security clearance
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Company
Overview
Over 20 Years
Experience & Legacy
The company has built trust and expertise over two decades, fostering long-term relationships with key clients.
Over 6,000 Projects
Annual Transformations
The company handles a vast number of retail projects globally each year, showcasing its extensive capabilities in the industry.
- Serving thousands of projects each year, the firm delivers bespoke fit-outs, refurbishments and full new-build store transformations across continents.
- Typical clients include leading blue-chip retailers such as Asda, Sainsbury’s, Lidl and Argos—longstanding relationships that span decades.
- Provides cradle-to-grave solutions: design, M&E installations, fixtures manufacture, GNFR consolidation, project management and in-store roll-out.
- Operating internationally from hubs in the UK and China, merges global logistics with local execution and supply-chain control.
- Project management system offers live photographic reporting and client access through a secure portal, ensuring transparency at every stage.
Culture + Values
Environment + Sustainability
Net Zero Emissions by 2045
Carbon Neutrality Goal
Committed to achieving net zero emissions by 2045, with a baseline period from September 2021 to August 2022.
27.5% Emission Reduction
Carbon Target by 2030
Target to reduce carbon emissions to 2,300 tCO₂e by 2029-30, representing a 27.5% reduction from baseline emissions.
13 tCO₂e Annual Savings
Solar Panel Impact
Planned solar panel installation by June 2025 expected to save approximately 13 tCO₂e annually.
80% Timber Recycling
Construction Efficiency
Sectional-building technology recycles 80% of timber waste and plasterboard waste in developments.
- Committed to achieving Net Zero emissions by 2045 at the latest (baseline year September 2021 to August 2022, total emissions 3,199 tCO₂e; latest year Sept 2023-Aug 2024 total 3,263 tCO₂e (Scope 1 + 2 + 3)).
- Since 2021, all energy supplies use 100% zero carbon energy tariff (location-based reporting).
- Heating system update saving ~27.5 tCO₂e per year (~2% of Scope 1 baseline emissions).
- Green travel plan launched, fleet emissions reduction strategy under development, including hybrid solutions in 2-3 years.
- Engagement initiatives: supply chain sustainability engagement since March 2023; employee education on home energy efficiency and low-carbon heating transition.
- Simple Life developments built on brownfield sites, constructed to min EPC rating B, with energy-efficient LED lighting, whole-house ventilation, efficient gas heating; solar panels and EV wiring/charging available; landscaping plans, wildlife features, clothes banks, reusable welcome gifts and printed materials offset via tree-planting schemes.
Inclusion & Diversity
520 Staff
Staff
Total number of employees across all departments.
22% Long-term
Employee Tenure
Percentage of staff employed for more than five years.
£20k Donations
Charity Donations
Average annual charity donations from the company.
120 Volunteer Days
Volunteer Effort
Total volunteer days contributed annually by employees.
75% Waste Recycled
Sustainability
Percentage of waste that is recycled annually.
- ‘Absolute respect for human rights and diversity’ stating no tolerance for discrimination or exploitation on grounds including gender; support for women’s empowerment; encouraging male employees to take childcare leave; anti‑harassment training; supply‑chain human rights due diligence; safe and healthy work environment and sustainable fulfilling employment.
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