Business Development Manager

Business Development Manager – Dartford – Building Services (Education, NHS, Facilities Management) - £60k salary

Summary
We are seeking a skilled and experienced Business Development Manager to join our team specialising in the Education, NHS, and Hard Facilities Management sectors. The successful candidate will be proficient in hunting for new business, gathering leads, and creating opportunities independently. This role requires a self-reliant and resilient individual with excellent client communication skills and the ability to build and maintain strong relationships autonomously.
You will be responsible for costing and preparing proposals for small value Planned Preventative Maintenance (PPM) contracts ranging from £100k to £200k. For contracts exceeding this value, you will collaborate with the wider team but remain pivotal in driving the return.

Key Responsibilities
• Identify and develop new business opportunities within Education, NHS Sectors regarding Hard FM projects,
• Build and maintain strong client relationships independently
• Prepare costings and proposals for small to medium value PPM contracts
• Collaborate with internal teams for larger contract bids while maintaining a key role
• Manage the full sales cycle from lead generation to contract close
• Demonstrate resilience and self-motivation in a target-driven environment
Skills
• Proven experience in Education, NHS, and Hard FM sectors
• Strong hunting and lead generation capabilities
• Ability to gather and create new business opportunities
• Self-reliant and resilient with a proactive approach
• Excellent client communication and relationship-building skills
• Competent in costing and proposal preparation for PPM contracts up to £200k
• Ability to collaborate effectively with internal teams for larger contracts