Business Development Manager

Location: Newcastle Upon Tyne

Business Development Manager £40,000 - £55,000 base (negotiable DOE)  Competitive Commission Structure  Company Van Are you an ambitious Business Development Manager looking to join a growing specialist services business with a strong reputation and exciting plans for expansion? Our client is a market-leading provider of specialist access and maintenance solutions, delivering projects across a range of industrial, infrastructure, energy, and commercial sectors.

Due to continued success and significant growth plans, they are seeking an experienced Business Development Manager to help drive new business opportunities and strengthen existing client relationships. This is an excellent opportunity to join the business at a pivotal stage of its growth journey, offering genuine career progression and the chance to make a real impact.

The Role Reporting into the senior leadership team, you will be responsible for identifying, developing, and securing new business opportunities while building long-term relationships with clients across key sectors.

Key responsibilities include:

Generating new business opportunities and expanding market presence Identifying and developing strategic customer relationships Managing the full sales cycle from prospecting through to contract award Producing client proposals and supporting tender submissions Working closely with operational teams to ensure successful project delivery Maintaining and developing relationships with existing customers Monitoring market trends and competitor activity Achieving and exceeding agreed sales targets About You To be successful in this role, you will have:
Proven experience in a Business Development, Sales or Account Management role Experience selling services within industrial, construction, engineering, access solutions, or related sectors A strong track record of generating new business and winning contracts Excellent communication, negotiation, and relationship-building skills A proactive and self-motivated approach Full UK driving licence

Experience with in rope access, specialist access, industrial services, maintenance, or inspection sectors would be highly advantageous but is not essential. What's on Offer? Salary of £40,000 - £55,000 depending on experience Competitive commission structure Company van Opportunity to join a business during an exciting period of growth Excellent career progression opportunities Supportive and entrepreneurial working environment The chance to play a key role in shaping the future success of the business If you're a driven business development professional looking for a fresh challenge with a growing organisation, we'd love to hear from you.