Account Manager Business Development Manager Construction SaaS at Applause IT Recruitment Ltd

Job Description:

Latest job information from Applause IT Recruitment Ltd for the position of Account Manager Business Development Manager Construction SaaS. If the Account Manager Business Development Manager Construction SaaS vacancy in Farringdon Within matches your qualifications, please submit your latest application or CV directly through the updated Jobkos job portal.

Please note that applying for a job may not always be easy, as new candidates must meet certain qualifications and requirements set by the company. We hope the career opportunity at Applause IT Recruitment Ltd for the position of Account Manager Business Development Manager Construction SaaS below matches your qualifications.

B2B Key Account Manager / Business Development Manager (Hybrid)- Construction Sector (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 70-75K base + Uncapped Commission (Double OTE) + Bonus | Full-time

About the Role

We are looking for a strategic Key Account Manager/Business Developer 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 Info:

• Company: Applause IT Recruitment Ltd
• Position: Account Manager Business Development Manager Construction SaaS
• Work Location: Farringdon Within
• Country: GB

How to Submit an Application:

After reading and understanding the criteria and minimum qualification requirements explained in the job information Account Manager Business Development Manager Construction SaaS at the office Farringdon Within above, immediately complete the job application files such as a job application letter, CV, photocopy of diploma, transcript, and other supplements as explained above. Submit via the Next Page link below.