Business Development Director
New Yesterday
National Role Speedy Hire PLC At Speedy Hire, we are proud to be the UKs leading provider of tools, specialist hire equipment, plant and support services. Everything we do is driven by our commitment to innovation, customer excellence and putting our people first. We are now looking for an experienced and commercially driven Business Development Director to join us in a key national role, helping to shape and deliver our long-term growth strategy. This is a fantastic opportunity for a strategic and people-focused leader who enjoys building meaningful relationships, identifying new opportunities and turning ambition into commercial success. You will play a pivotal role in expanding our market presence, strengthening revenue streams and supporting Speedys continued growth across the UK. This is a national role and you will be supported with either a
monthly cash car allowance or a company car , enabling you to travel and engage directly with customers, partners and internal stakeholders. What youll be doing: Developing and delivering a national business development strategy aligned with Speedys overall vision and growth objectives
Identifying new markets, sectors and customer opportunities to diversify and strengthen revenue streams
Building, managing and nurturing senior-level relationships with key customers and strategic partners
Owning the full sales pipeline from opportunity identification through to contract execution
Leading negotiations and securing high-value contracts and long-term partnerships
Setting growth targets and monitoring performance against agreed objectives
Working closely with Finance and senior leadership teams to forecast revenue and assess profitability
Conducting market and competitor analysis to anticipate trends and guide strategic decision-making
Staying ahead of industry developments and positioning Speedy competitively in the marketplace
Supporting innovation and new commercial initiatives that enhance our customer offering
Contributing to wider business projects and strategic initiatives as required
What were looking for: Proven senior-level experience in business development, sales leadership or strategic partnerships
A strong track record of winning and managing large, complex and high-value client accounts
Excellent negotiation, influencing and commercial decision-making skills
Strong understanding of market dynamics and evolving customer needs
Confident leadership capability with experience of developing and motivating teams
Outstanding communication, presentation and stakeholder management skills
A strategic mindset combined with a hands-on, results-driven approach
What we offer: Monthly cash car allowance or company car
Discretionary bonus scheme
Health cover
Life assurance
Pension scheme
26 days holiday plus bank holidays
Free onsite parking
Canteen facilities
95% discount across the Speedy brand
My Staff Shop
discounts and offers for shopping across a wide range of suppliers
Green Commute Initiative
cycle to work scheme
PAM Employee Assistance Programme (EAP)
free and confidential support and counselling for wellbeing, legal, financial and personal matters
Speedy also operates an industry-leading
Work Life Balance
initiative, demonstrating our commitment to reducing core contracted hours, supporting colleague wellbeing and creating more balanced working patterns. This is a key part of our ambition to put our
People First . We welcome conversations around hybrid and flexible working arrangements, including flexible start and finish times, shorter days, term-time hours and job share opportunities. Speedy offers a
Career Line of Sight , providing a clear and transparent understanding of progression routes and development opportunities across the Speedy Group, so you can plan and grow your career with confidence. Please note that Speedy reserves the right to close this vacancy earlier than the advertised date if we receive a high volume of applications. We therefore recommend submitting your application as promptly as possible. Some roles within The Speedy Group UK & Ireland may require a DBS, credit or security clearance check. The Speedy Group is an equal opportunities employer, committed to embracing diversity in all its forms and fostering an inclusive environment where everyone can do their best work and thrive. You can view our ESG Governance policies here: https://www.speedyservices.com/esg/governance All applicants will be considered for employment without regard to ethnicity, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity, family or parental status, national origin, veteran status, neurodiversity or disability. All roles within The Speedy Group require proof of right to work in the UK prior to the start of employment.
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- Location:
- United Kingdom
- Job Type:
- FullTime
- Category:
- Sales