Business Development Manager
Location: Hybrid - 1 day per week in Berkshire Head Office, remainder home/field-based across London & the South East
Salary: £45,000 Basic + Uncapped Commission (OTE £75,000+)
Hours: Monday to Friday, 8:30am - 5:00pm
Contract: Permanent, Full-Time
We are partnering with a well-established and growing commercial services provider, I am delighted to be supporting the search for an experienced Business Development Manager to join their expanding sales team.
This organisation has been operating for over 25 years and delivers high-quality cleaning and facilities services to a broad client base across education, healthcare, corporate, and leisure sectors. With a strong reputation, consistent growth, and a healthy volume of inbound enquiries, this is a fantastic opportunity for a commercially driven sales professional to make a real impact.
The Role
Reporting directly to the Head of Sales & Marketing, you will take ownership of developing new business opportunities across London and the South East.
This is a hybrid position offering flexibility, autonomy, and excellent earning potential.
Your responsibilities will include:
- Proactively identifying and targeting new business opportunities
- Managing and qualifying a substantial number of inbound leads
- Booking and attending client meetings and site surveys
- Preparing tailored proposals and pricing solutions
- Handling objections and negotiating contracts
- Managing the full sales cycle from initial contact to contract mobilisation
- Working closely with operations to ensure smooth onboarding of new clients
- Staying up to date with market trends and competitor activity
The Ideal Candidate
I am keen to speak with experienced Business Development Managers who thrive in a target-driven environment and have a strong track record of closing high-value service contracts.
You will bring:
- Proven experience in direct, service-based sales
- A track record of selling contracts valued at £1.5m+ annually
- Experience balancing inbound leads with proactive prospecting
- Strong communication and negotiation skills
- A resilient, self-motivated approach
- Full UK driving licence
- Experience within cleaning, facilities management, education, or healthcare sectors would be highly advantageous, though not essential.
What's On Offer
- Hybrid working (typically 1 day office-based, 4 days remote/field)
- Company vehicle or mileage allowance
- Laptop, tablet, and mobile phone
- Competitive basic salary with uncapped commission (OTE £75k+)
- Up to 27 days' annual leave (service dependent)
- Pension scheme
- Career progression and professional development opportunities
- Supportive and inclusive working culture
- Team events and recognition initiatives
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