ABOUT YOU:

We are looking for a highly motivated, results-oriented individual with:

• Proven Business Development Experience: A strong track record (5+ years) of successful new business acquisition, ideally within the property maintenance, facilities management, or related service industries.
• Industry Knowledge: Ideally, direct experience in the trades or maintenance sector, giving you a deep understanding of client needs and operational considerations. This could include a background as a tradesperson, or significant experience selling maintenance services.
• Exceptional Sales Acumen: Expert negotiation, presentation, and closing skills.
• Networking Proclivity: A natural ability to build rapport and establish strong professional networks.
• Strategic Thinker: Ability to identify market opportunities and develop effective strategies to capitalize on them.
• Communication Skills: Excellent verbal and written communication.
• Self-Motivated & Proactive: A highly organised individual with the drive to work independently and manage your own pipeline.
• Location: Based in or easily commutable to Chessington, London

As our new Business Development Manager, you will be a key driver of our growth, responsible for identifying and securing new clients, nurturing existing relationships, and expanding our market presence. This is a highly autonomous role where your entrepreneurial spirit will thrive.

Your responsibilities will include:

• Strategic Growth: Developing and executing comprehensive business development strategies to achieve ambitious sales targets.
• Lead Generation: Proactively identifying and researching new business opportunities within our target markets
• Client Acquisition: Leading the full sales cycle from initial contact and pitch through to contract negotiation and closing.
• Relationship Management: Building and maintaining strong, long-term relationships with key decision-makers and stakeholders.
• Market Intelligence: Staying abreast of industry trends, competitor activities, and market demands to identify new service offerings or niche opportunities.
• Proposal Development: Crafting compelling proposals and presentations tailored to client needs.
• Collaboration: Working closely with our operations and delivery teams to ensure seamless client onboarding and service delivery.
• Reporting: Providing regular reports on sales performance, pipeline status, and market insights.