Business Developer - Construction Sector

Com’in, a new venture born from Bouygues entrepreneurship program has created a new role for a Business Developer.  This will give you the opportunity to help to shape the role and its direction. We are seeking to develop our international footprint especially in the UK.

Job Purpose and Scope:

Your role will be to develop our portfolio in the United Kingdom from Bouygues’ office in London.

We build digital Shared Intelligence Solutions, based on IoT and Artificial Intelligence, enabling operation managers in Construction or Industry to better manage their impact on the environment and on the health of neighbouring populations. We favour objective information, and effective liaison and dialogue between stakeholders for a smoother operation.

The solution we have developed has been praised by French thought leaders and Industry publications (Netexplo Change Prize and Trophée de la Construction 2020 awarded by Batiactu Magazine). Our solution has been deployed on the Hallsville Quarter Phase 3 worksite in Canning Town.

Accountabilities and key tasks:

• Identify projects / sites / contracting authorities who would be interested in our solutions.
• Canvass and cold-call prospects with the help of the Paris-based HQ
• Reply to incoming calls, draft, send and support technical and commercial offers, negotiate and close deals.
• Build and nurture relations with the local construction and environment community (thought leaders, decision makers, operational teams).
• Be the main point of contact for technical and commercial relations between clients and HQ (contract evolution, management and resolution of potential malfunctions)
• Pre-sales expertise: expert knowledge of technical specs of our solutions and being able to explain and sell them to clients in your region/portfolio.
• Request and manage with HQ potential marketing investments in order to develop your sales performance (online advertising, specialised press, industry events...)
• The role will involve travel in the UK and occasionally to France.

Who are we looking for:

Essential criteria:

• You are a self-motivated and enthusiastic sales professional proven experience in B2B sales.
• Prior knowledge/interest of the Construction Sector.
• Your skills profile should demonstrate excellent Communication & Interpersonal Skills (professional French is a plus).
• You will have very effective Negotiation & Persuasion skills, along with the ability to Collaborate.
• Show your ability to use Business Intelligence in an effective manner.
• Show how you have used Research & Strategy to meet business targets

Why Bouygues UK:

As a permanent Bouygues UK employee, you can benefit from:

26 days annual leave increasing to 30 days

2 paid volunteering days a year

Group Personal Pension scheme (increased employer contribution)

Life insurance (4x salary)

Private medical insurance

Access to Lifestyle Benefits (such as our Cycle to Work Scheme).

Together with our partners and clients, Bouygues UK delivers award-winning construction, development and regeneration projects to the most exacting standards across public and commercial private sectors.

Bouygues UK is part of the Bouygues Group, a diverse global business which operates in the construction, engineering, energy, media and telecommunications markets.

With annual sales of over €32 billion and operations in over 100 countries, the financial strength of our group is a key differentiator in these challenging economic times.

Be Yourself!

Here at Bouygues we value the creativity and innovation that our diverse workforce brings, encouraging people from all backgrounds, particularly those from underrepresented communities to apply. By joining us, you will be inspired to bring your full self to the workplace, speak up and share your unique ideas. You will also have an opportunity to join our employee led diversity & inclusion communities such as WeLink (women network), Encompass (LGBTQ+), Kaleidoscope (BAME), Disability and Wellness peer support network, Parents and Carers network.

We are an equal opportunities employer and encourages applications from suitably qualified and eligible candidates regardless of gender, race, disability, age, sexual orientation, gender reassignment, religion or belief, marital status, or pregnancy and maternity.

We value your privacy and we are committed to protecting your personal details.  If you choose to apply for this role, please do not include any sensitive data on your CV which reveals (directly or indirectly); your race or ethnic origins, your political, philosophical or religious opinions, or your membership of a trade union, your social security number, or information which relates to your health or sexual orientation or to any criminal convictions.