Business Development Manager

Our client is a well-established provider of specialist drainage and support services, delivering high-quality solutions to commercial, industrial, and domestic clients across the UK.

Due to continued growth, our client is looking for an ambitious and driven Business Development Manager to join their welcoming and highly skilled team. This is an exciting opportunity for a motivated sales professional who thrives on building relationships, winning new business, and contributing to the continued success of a growing organisation.

The Role

As the Business Development Manager, you will play a key role in driving sustainable business growth by identifying new opportunities, developing long-term client relationships, and expanding the company's customer base.

This is a proactive, field-based role where you'll be responsible for developing new business opportunities while managing and growing key client accounts. Working closely with the senior management team, you'll help strengthen the company's presence within the Facilities Management sector and beyond.

Key Responsibilities

• Generate new business opportunities through networking, prospecting, and relationship building.
• Develop and maintain strong relationships with new and existing clients.
• Identify opportunities to grow existing accounts and maximise revenue.
• Prepare and present tailored proposals and quotations.
• Manage your sales pipeline and provide accurate sales forecasts using CRM systems.
• Attend client meetings, networking events, and industry exhibitions.
• Work closely with operational teams to ensure an outstanding customer experience.
• Monitor market trends and competitor activity to identify new opportunities.

About You

We're looking for a confident, commercially driven sales professional who enjoys developing long-term partnerships and delivering results.

To be successful in this role, you'll have:

• Essential: Experience selling into the Facilities Management sector.
• A strong track record of generating new business and achieving sales targets.
• Excellent communication, negotiation, and presentation skills.
• Strong organisational skills with the ability to manage your own workload effectively.
• A proactive, self-motivated approach with a passion for developing new business.
• A full UK driving licence.
• The ability to commute to Ongar, Essex.

Experience within drainage, specialist services, engineering, construction, or a related industry would be advantageous but is not essential.

If you're an experienced Business Development Manager with a successful background in selling into the Facilities Management sector and are looking for your next challenge, we'd love to hear from you.