Business Development Manager

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 with in 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