Business Development Manager

London and South East
£45,000 to £50,000 + Uncapped Commission (OTE £75,000+) + Company Vehicle/Mileage

We’re recruiting for an established provider of commercial cleaning services that is looking to add a Business Development Manager to its sales team.

Covering Kent, Essex and London, you’ll be responsible for winning new business across sectors including education, healthcare, commercial offices and leisure. This is a home based role with regular customer visits and approximately two days per month at the company’s head office.

The role combines proactive business development with a large volume of inbound enquiries, giving you the opportunity to develop new accounts while also converting qualified opportunities.

Responsibilities

• Identify and win new business across your territory
• Manage inbound enquiries and convert opportunities into new contracts
• Arrange and attend customer meetings and site surveys
• Produce quotations and proposals
• Negotiate contracts and close new business
• Build relationships with new and existing customers
• Work closely with operational teams to ensure a smooth handover of new contracts
• Maintain an active sales pipeline and achieve agreed sales targets

Requirements

• Proven experience in a Business Development or field sales role
• Background selling services into commercial customers
• Strong new business and account development experience
• Track record of achieving sales targets and winning high value contracts
• Excellent communication and negotiation skills
• Full UK driving licence

Experience within commercial cleaning or Facilities Management would be advantageous but is not essential. Candidates with a strong service sales background from other sectors will also be considered.

Package

• £45,000 to £50,000 basic salary
• Uncapped commission, OTE £75,000+
• Company vehicle or mileage allowance
• Home based role
• Laptop, mobile phone and iPad
• Pension

This is an excellent opportunity to join a growing business with an established reputation and a strong presence across the South East.