Business Development Manager

Business Development Manager

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The Opportunity
We're looking for an ambitious, commercially minded Business Development Manager to play a key role in driving the next stage of business growth.This is an opportunity for someone who enjoys winning new business, building relationships and turning opportunities into long-term commercial partnerships. With the flexibility to target multiple sectors, you'll have the opportunity to identify where the biggest opportunities lie, develop your own market strategy and build a strong pipeline of new contracts.You'll have the backing of a dedicated bid team to support tender submissions and proposals, allowing you to focus on developing relationships, creating opportunities and securing new business.With a first-year sales target of £1m, this is a role for someone who is motivated by results and wants to make a tangible impact on the company's growth.What You'll Be Doing
Winning New Business: Proactively identify, develop and secure new contract opportunities, working towards a first-year sales target of £1m.Developing Your Market: Explore opportunities across multiple sectors, identifying where the strongest commercial potential exists and building a targeted sales strategy.Owning the Sales Journey: Take responsibility for the full sales cycle, from initial prospecting and relationship building through to tender submissions, negotiations and contract award.Driving Tender Success: Work closely with an established bid team to develop compelling, competitive proposals and maximise the chances of securing new contracts.Building Relationships: Establish strong relationships with key decision-makers, procurement professionals and estates teams.Growing Partnerships: Work alongside operational colleagues to ensure successful contract mobilisation, develop client relationships and identify opportunities for further growth.What We're Looking For
Proven experience in business development or sales within facilities management or facilities services.A strong background in the cleaning sector would be particularly advantageous, with additional experience in maintenance or security services beneficial.A demonstrable track record of winning new business and securing mid-to-large value contracts.Commercially astute, with the ability to identify opportunities, develop sales strategies and convert prospects into clients.Confident managing the tender process, presenting proposals and negotiating with senior stakeholders.A self-motivated and proactive approach, with the drive to build your own pipeline and deliver against ambitious targets.Comfortable travelling nationally to meet prospective clients and develop new relationships.Full UK driving licence preferred.Why Consider This Opportunity?
The opportunity to take ownership of new business development across multiple sectors.Scope to shape your own target markets and commercial approach.Dedicated bid team support throughout the tendering process.Exposure to a varied portfolio of potential clients and contracts. xwzovoh A genuinely commercially focused position where your ability to win business will have a direct impact on company growth.