Business Development Manager

UK | Field-Based | Confidential Appointment

ReQuire Consultancy is supporting a long-established UK manufacturer with the appointment of a commercially driven Business Development Manager on an exclusive confidential basis.

This is a strategic growth role focused on developing existing relationships and unlocking new national account opportunities within a defined professional market.

We are seeking an individual who already possesses: A strong, active network within the sector | Established relationships with key decision-makers | A track record of delivering sustained new business growth

The business primarily supplies via trusted distribution partners but recognises evolving procurement models within FM and contract cleaning. This role will identify and develop opportunities both through distribution and, where strategically beneficial, directly with end users.

This is a hands-on position. The successful candidate will personally manage the full sales cycle and sector growth strategy, operating with autonomy and accountability.

• Drive growth within the UK janitorial and FM market
• Develop national and regional accounts
• Leverage established sector relationships
• Balance distributor partnerships with strategic end-user engagement
• Manage frameworks, tenders and commercial agreements

• Proven success selling into FM, contract cleaning or janitorial markets
• Active relationships across distributors and FM providers
• Strong understanding of both distributor-led and direct supply models
• Commercially astute, self-sufficient and growth focused

• Competitive base salary
• Performance-related commission structure
• Company car
• Mobile phone and laptop
• High degree of autonomy and sector ownership
• Opportunity to influence long-term commercial strategy
• Supportive leadership environment

This is a confidential search for a well-connected individual ready to take ownership of a defined sector and influence long-term growth strategy.

Please contact Louise Howard for a confidential chat to discuss furher.