Business Development Manager

• Salary: Up to £55,000 plus £5,000 Car Allowance (realistic uncapped OTE £80,000 - £100,000+)
• Hours of work: 8:00am – 5pm Monday to Friday
• Permanent Position
• Opportunity and Autonomy to shape and lead the commercial growth strategy of an ambitious, expanding business.
• Clear career progression towards Commercial Director or Growth Director level.
• Pension Contribution
• 25 days annual leave plus bank holidays.

• Identify, develop and secure new business opportunities within the Facilities Management, Hard FM and Building Services sectors.
• Develop and implement business development strategies to drive sustainable revenue growth.
• Build and maintain strong relationships with key decision-makers, including Facilities Managers, Estates Directors, Property Managers and Procurement teams.
• Generate new business through proactive prospecting, networking, referrals and relationship-led sales activity.
• Manage the full sales lifecycle from initial engagement through to proposal, negotiation and contract award.
• Collaborate with operational, estimating and bid teams to develop commercially competitive solutions for prospective clients.
• Maintain an accurate sales pipeline, CRM records and revenue forecasts, providing regular reports to senior management.
• Identify market trends, competitor activity and emerging opportunities to support business growth.
• Represent the business at networking events, industry exhibitions and client meetings to strengthen brand presence and generate new opportunities.
• Work closely with senior leadership to shape commercial strategy and contribute to the ongoing development of the business.

What our client is looking for in an Business Development Manager;

• Proven success in winning new business within the Facilities Management, M&E or Building Services sectors - ESSENTIAL
• Can demonstrate ownership of full sales life-cycle from identification to onboarding - ESSENTIAL
• Strong commercial awareness with the ability to identify profitable growth opportunities - ESSENTIAL
• Excellent communication, negotiation and relationship-building skills- ESSENTIAL
• A self-motivated and entrepreneurial approach, with the ability to work independently and take ownership of business growth - ESSENTIAL
• Strong organisational skills with experience using CRM systems and producing accurate sales forecasts and pipeline reports - ESSENTIAL 
• A full UK driving licence and willingness to travel as required - ESSENTIAL 
• Existing relationships within the Healthcare, NHS, Life Sciences or Commercial Property sectors - DESIRABLE
• Experience selling into regulated or multi-site environments - DESIRABLE
• An established network of Facilities, Estates or Property professionals - DESIRABLE
• Experience working within a growing SME where success has been driven by proactive business development rather than inherited accounts or framework agreements - DESIRABLE

Key skills or similar Job titles as the Business Development Manager:
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Job Reference: opp-25354