Business Development Manager (sales experience in FM or related service industry)

England Source: WhatJobs

£40,000–£60,000

Role

Business Development Manager (sales experience in the FM / related service industry)

Job Status

Full time/ Permanent

Vacancy Reference

VR/05399

Role Description

We are recruiting on behalf of a well-established and highly respected cleaning and support services provider with over 20 years’ experience delivering tailored solutions across the Southeast.

An exciting opportunity has arisen for an experienced Business Development Manager to join their growing commercial team. This is a field-based role, responsible for driving new business growth and securing profitable cleaning contracts across multiple sectors, including commercial, healthcare, education, hospitality, retail, manufacturing, and distribution.

The Role

You will be responsible for identifying, developing, and converting new business opportunities, managing the full sales cycle from initial engagement through to contract award. Supported by telesales, marketing, and operational teams, you will play a key role in expanding the company’s client portfolio. Target contract value is £150k plus.

Key Duties

Winning new commercial cleaning within the highlighted
Attending client meetings, site surveys, and delivering professional presentations
Managing the full sales lifecycle from lead generation to closing
Building strong relationships with senior decision-makers
Inputting in the delivery of high-quality proposals and tenders
Maintaining accurate CRM data, forecasts, and pipeline management
Working closely with internal teams to maximise conversion and service delivery alignment

The Candidate

Our client is seeking a high-calibre sales professional with:
Proven success in B2B new business sales
Experience selling contracted services (cleaning, FM, security, catering, waste, or similar)
Confidence in managing the entire sales process
Strong commercial awareness and negotiation skills
Professional presence and excellent communication skills
Full UK driving licence