Senior Business Development Manager Construction Technology

Snr Business Development Manager and Key AM (Hybrid) Construction Technology (UK & Ireland)

Remote-based with 2 days per MONTH in London for collaboration and planning (all expenses paid)

Suitable locations include:

London, Reading, Oxford, Milton Keynes, Cambridge, Birmingham, Bristol, Manchester, Leeds and surrounding areas with strong London transport links.

Regular UK travel required.

Salary: Circa 70-80K base (DOE) + Uncapped Commission (Double OTE) + Bonus | Full-time

About the Role

We are looking for a strategic Key Business Developer / Account Manager to manage and grow a portfolio of top-tier construction clients across the UK & Ireland. You’ll act as a trusted advisor, driving digital transformation, modernising workflows, and securing long-term partnerships.

This role combines strategic account management with new business development, requiring consultative selling and the ability to influence senior stakeholders.

Key Responsibilities

  • Build and maintain long-term relationships with leading construction clients.
  • Act as the main point of contact for onboarding, adoption, and ongoing software use.
  • Identify and secure upsell and cross-sell opportunities.
  • Develop and execute regional account strategies.
  • Monitor account performance to ensure maximum ROI.
  • Host workshops, webinars, user groups, and events.
  • Collaborate with Sales, Product, and Consulting teams to ensure seamless client experience.
  • Manage renewals and contract extensions, mitigating churn.
  • Represent the company at industry events and client meetings.

Essential Skills & Experience

  • 5–10 years’ experience in B2B software sales, Key Account Management, or Business Development.
  • Proven success in hybrid Hunter/Farmer roles (approx. 70/30).
  • Experience managing complex accounts and long sales cycles.
  • Strong understanding of construction processes: tendering, estimating, cost management, billing, procurement.
  • Passion for digitalisation and modern construction workflows.
  • Excellent communication, presentation, and negotiation skills; able to influence C-level executives.
  • Customer-first mindset with a track record of delivering long-term value.
  • Willingness to travel across the UK & Ireland; occasional international travel.

Desirable

  • Experience selling construction, estimating, project management, BIM, or cost management software.
  • Established network within the UK construction sector.
  • Familiarity with digitalisation initiatives or integrated project delivery.

What’s On Offer

  • Competitive salary + bonus & employee perks.
  • Flexible hours and hybrid working.
  • Career progression with national and international opportunities.
  • Structured onboarding and ongoing training and development.
  • Opportunities to influence strategy and drive digital transformation in construction.

Apply now to take a senior commercial role that shapes the future of construction in the UK & Ireland.

Job Details

Company
Applause IT Recruitment
Location
England, United Kingdom
Hybrid / Remote Options
Posted