Business Development Executive; Pathway to BDM

Break Into Business Development — With Real Experience

Looking to start a career in sales but want real exposure, not just admin tasks?

Sentrex Services UK Ltd is a growing national provider of contract cleaning and facilities management services. We are looking for a Business Development Executive to join our Manchester Head Office.

This is a genuine entry‑level route into Business Development
, where you’ll work on live enquiries, real opportunities, and revenue‑generating activity — building towards a Business Development Manager role
.

You’ll work closely with Sales, Operations and senior management, learning how deals are won from enquiry through to delivery.

This is a fast‑paced, office‑based role supporting the early stages of the sales process.

You will:

• Handle and qualify inbound enquiries
• Support pricing, quotes and proposals
• Coordinate live jobs and client communication
• Help move opportunities through to conversion

A key part of the role is working on subcontractor‑led jobs
, giving you hands‑on experience of how work is:

• Priced
• Managed
• Delivered

This is not a back‑office position — you’ll be directly involved in real clients, real jobs, and real commercial decisions
.

• Respond to incoming calls, web enquiries and live chat
• Ask the right questions to qualify opportunities
• Record and manage all activity in the CRM

• Gather information for costing and pricing
• Assist with quotes and proposals
• Send service agreements and track progress

• Manage subcontractor communication and updates
• Act as the link between client, supplier and internal teams
• Keep jobs moving and follow up where required

• Book site visits and surveys
• Maintain accurate and up‑to‑date records
• Ensure nothing is missed or delayed

This role is designed to move you into Business Development.

You will:

• Learn how enquiries convert into live contracts
• Build confidence dealing directly with clients
• Develop a strong understanding of pricing and decision‑making
• Start building your own relationships and pipeline

Progression to Business Development Manager can be fast, based on performance, attitude and results.

• Strong and consistent flow of inbound enquiries
• Full exposure to the sales and operational process
• Hands‑on experience from day one
• Close working relationship with senior team
• Clear, structured career progression

• Target‑driven and motivated by results
• Confident communicator with a strong conversion mindset
• Ambitious, competitive and focused on progression

• Clear, confident communicator
• Highly organised with strong attention to detail
• Comfortable speaking with clients and on the phone
• Proactive, quick to learn and take ownership
• Motivated to build a career in sales

• Background in admin, customer service or sales support
• Experience handling enquiries or coordinating work
• Exposure to B2B services, FM or cleaning

• Based full‑time at our Manchester Head Office
• Office‑based role (phone and desktop environment)
• Daily interaction with Sales and Operations teams

Manchester Head Office (Office‑Based)

Full‑Time | Permanent

• Competitive Salary + Bonus + Clear Progression

If you’re looking to build a long‑term career in business development and want to gain real commercial experience from day one — we’d like to hear from you.