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 activityThe 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 licenceExperience within 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
Only candidates based in UK and eligible to work in UK are allowed