Business Development Coordinator

Recruiter
Anonymous
Location
Loughton
Salary
Competitive
Posted
06 Jan 2017
Closes
20 Jan 2017
Contract Type
Permanent
Hours
Full Time
Business Development Coordinator

Location: Loughton

Kier Construction London are looking to recruit a Business Development Coordinator to join the business.

This is a unique opportunity for a business development / marketing graduate who is passionate about their subject and wants to work in an industry that truly adds value to people's lives. You will be working closely with the Business Development Manager helping grow and develop the Kier London business, helping to identify new project opportunities and building and maintaining client relationships.

Role responsibilities:

* Interrogation / review and further investigation of planning leads identified through the lead generation system or by monitoring Local Authority planning portals, research & client contact follow ups.
* Take responsibility for Logging all opportunities, client communication, maintaining the accuracy of data contained within the CRM system relating to KCL, with ability to become Regional Super User.
* Competitor and Client analysis / research - up keep of KAM strategy
* Produce and distribute records of significant discussions with client's, their agents or other contacts as generated by themselves or on behalf of other managers, directors etc
* To work closely with the BDM to keep him informed on any business or office developments.
* Ensure office specific pipeline reports are accurate and kept up to date. Assist in the preparation of monthly board papers including the provision of monthly statistics and graphical information
* Undertaking project / client research to provide background data in support of future Bid / marketing activity.
* Take on marketing responsibility for related project opportunities including monitoring with the client and his consultants
* Assist regarding the organisation of meetings, site related or corporate events including attendance where appropriate.
* Sector / Market analysis & research.
* Up keep of tender gateway notes
* Preparation of Bid no Bid documentation & Bid launch presentations.
* To implement and comply with Kier Group's SHE policy and procedures, all legal requirements, and best practice within the business unit and areas
* To support the achievement of the annual financial budget (operating profit) for the business unit
* To develop an organisational culture within the business unit that embodies the values of Kier Group

Key Skills and Qualifications:

* Excellent communication and IT skills
* Calm under pressure and ability to keep to all deadlines with Attention to detail
* Creative approach to your work, and offering insight, hints and ideas
* Being a well-organised individual is key, you will be handling multiple contacts and leads simultaneously
* You must be able to manage your time and calendar well
* Methodical in collating and updating information
* Sound numeracy skills with the ability to manage costs, appropriate to the role
* Proven experience in dealing with and influencing others
* Excellent project management skills
* Stakeholder management skills
* Personality, Energy, Drive and Enthusiasm
About Kier:

Kier Group plc. is a leading construction, property, residential and services group which invests in, builds, maintains and renews the places where we work, live and play. We operate globally across a range of sectors including defence, education, health, housing, industrials, power, transport and utilities. Listed on the London Stock Exchange, we are a constituent of the FTSE 250 Index.

With a network of 88 UK offices Kier offers national coverage across all of its core activities. Employing 22,000 people, Kier has the financial strength and technical expertise to undertake some of the most significant construction, civil engineering and service contracts in the country.

Kier is an equality and diversity employer