Business Development Manager

Overview

Join as a Business Development Manager for the Pest Elimination Street Sales team within Ecolab’s Pest Division in the United Kingdom. In this role you will build and grow profitable client relationships with commercial businesses, protect their brand and health & safety, and work across diverse industries such as restaurants, hospitals, hotels, retailers and food‑processing plants.

• Competitive salary, protected commissions, and a comprehensive benefits package.
• Company vehicle for business and personal use.
• A flexible, independent work environment with your own schedule.
• Access to world‑class resources, tools and technology.
• Opportunity to grow income through commissions and bonus programs.

• Prospect and secure customers to achieve annual new business sales goals.
• Identify sales opportunities and implement effective strategies.
• Collaborate with the service team, corporate account team and other partners to solve customers’ pest problems.
• Build rapport and maintain strong relationships with customers and colleagues.
• Lead and educate customers throughout the sales process.
• Stay informed on Ecolab product and service offerings and industry conditions to enhance customer outcomes.
• Complete the world‑class paid training program to become one of the best in the field.

• Permanent career opportunity.
• 25 days holiday plus 8 days bank holiday.
• 4% flexible benefits and various pension and life assurance benefits.
• Field‑based role with on‑site and remote working.
• Work in challenging environments for commercial customers across the UK.
• Company vehicle with fuel card, MOT & service package; available for personal use.
• Mobile phone, laptop and iPad provided.

• Valid driver’s licence with an acceptable Motor Vehicle Record.
• Reliable home office with internet access.
• Strong written and spoken English communication skills.
• At least 3 years of proven success in B2B commercial sales or comparable experience.
• Experience in pest elimination or hotel/restaurant sales preferred.
• Excellent organisational and time‑management abilities.
• Proven relationship management, consulting and negotiation skills.
• Problem‑solving aptitude for customer solutions.
• Self‑motivation and drive for results.
• Knowledge of the pest industry is an advantage but not essential.

Ecolab Pest Elimination solutions help protect commercial buildings, food processing plants, retail and service markets from pests. With 3.6 million customer visits each year, our scientifically proven protocols are designed to prevent and eliminate all types of pests, safeguarding facilities, employees and brands.

At Ecolab we build a workplace where every associate can grow and achieve their best. We are committed to fair, equal treatment of all associates and applicants. All employment decisions are based on qualifications and job performance. We are committed to Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) and affirmative action, ensuring a diverse workforce across all levels.

Ecolab treats all associates and applicants with fairness and equal opportunity. Recruitment, hiring, promotion, transfer and advancement are based on individual qualifications and job performance in all employment matters, including compensation, benefits and working conditions.

Location:

Exeter, England, United Kingdom