Business Development Coordinator

Reverse Impact; Paisley; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A construction industry firm in Paisley is seeking a Business Development professional to manage client relationships and identify growth opportunities. The ideal candidate has experience in admin or marketing within the industry, exhibits excellent communication skills, and possesses a proactive attitude. The role offers full-time, permanent employment with numerous benefits including annual leave and pension options.

Benefits

33 days annual leave

Career progression opportunities

Ongoing training and development

Contributory personal pension scheme

Employee Assistance Programme

Cycle to Work Scheme

Group Life Assurance

Company Sick Pay

Enhanced Paternity and Maternity Pay

Eyecare vouchers

Employee volunteering scheme

Additional holidays for long service

Qualifications

• Admin or marketing experience within the construction industry.
• Ambitious, proactive, and confident.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.

Responsibilities

• Manage and update the customer database.
• Conduct market research for business opportunities.
• Identify and pursue new leads.
• Build and maintain client relationships.
• Assist with business development strategies.
• Support networking events.

Skills

Excellent verbal and written communication skills

Strong ability to prioritise tasks

Networking and relationship-building skills

Meticulous attention to detail

Proficiency in Microsoft Word

Proficiency in Microsoft Excel

Proficiency in Microsoft PowerPoint

Job description

Founded in 1978, Clark Contracts Ltd is a privately owned main contractor with several operating divisions; Construction, Fit Out, Refurbishment, Housing and Maintenance. We employ over 250 people with offices in the East and West of Scotland.

We are looking for an enthusiastic, hardworking and articulate individual to join our fast‑paced Business Development team. This role would ideally suit someone who has been working within the construction industry in an admin or marketing position but is now looking to move into a more Business Development focused role.

Key Responsibilities

• 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

• 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.

Why work for us?

• 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 permanent, full‑time position and will be based in our Paisley Head Office although due to the nature of the role travel will be required.

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