Business Development

Zest 4 Talent; Manchester; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A respected compliance consultancy in Manchester is seeking a Business Development Manager to drive new business and expand client relationships. This role requires hands-on experience in delivering property compliance assessments and a strong sales aptitude. Join a supportive team and leverage your compliance knowledge to promote services such as EPCs and compliance reporting, while earning a competitive salary with uncapped commission potential.

Qualifications

• Experience with EPCs, DECs, or property compliance assessments.
• Proven track record in sales, preferably in the building compliance sector.
• Strong communication and relationship-building skills.

Responsibilities

• Generate and convert new business across the built environment sector.
• Achieve sales KPIs, revenue targets, and pipeline objectives.
• Promote services like EPCs, DECs, and compliance reporting.
• Prepare quotations, bids, and manage the full sales cycle.
• Build relationships with FMs, local authorities, and consultants.
• Maintain CRM accuracy and provide reliable forecasting.

Skills

Customer relationship management

Energy performance services

Sales skills

Understanding of compliance processes

Job description

Career-Defining Opportunity : Business Development Manager – Building Compliance (Manchester)

Up to £40,000 + Generous Uncapped Commission

Are you currently an Assessor who loves the customer-facing side of your role and wants to step into a more commercial, relationship-led career?

Or are you already an experienced Sales Professional in the UK building compliance consultancy sector looking to progress with a respected, growing technical firm?

If you fit either profile, this role offers a rare blend of professional development, technical credibility and long-term earning potential.

Our client is a fast-growing building compliance consultancy specialising in :

• Energy performance
• Statutory assessments
• Technical reporting
• Compliance data for commercial properties

With a team of highly skilled consultants, they support both public and private sector clients with accurate, reliable and compliant building data.

Due to continued expansion, they are now hiring a Business Development Manager to drive new business and secure clients requiring commercial compliance services. You will be working closely with the CEO to help shape the future of the business.

If you have hands-on experience delivering EPCs, DECs or property compliance assessments AND enjoy the client-facing aspect of your work, this is a perfect opportunity to :

• Step into a sales-led career
• Use your technical knowledge to build client trust
• Earn commission based on the value you bring
• Work alongside a supportive technical delivery team

Your understanding of compliance processes will give you a huge advantage in communicating the value of these services.

If you have sold :

• Energy performance services
• EPC / DEC programmes
• Property compliance solutions
• Technical reporting
• FM or built-environment services

…then this role offers you the chance to join a business where your sector knowledge will be genuinely valued, and your results will directly influence your earning potential.

Key Responsibilities

• Generate and convert new business across the built environment sector
• Achieve sales KPIs, revenue targets and pipeline objectives
• Promote services such as EPCs, DECs, compliance reporting and technical assessments
• Prepare quotations, bids and proposals; manage full sales cycle
• Build strong relationships with FMs, local authorities, architects, agents & consultants
• Maintain CRM accuracy and provide reliable forecasting
• Collaborate closely with assessors and engineers for smooth project handover

At Zest4Talent, we represent businesses who value expertise, professionalism and genuine partnership.

We’re looking for a high-performing Business Development Manager who can open new markets, win clients and help drive the next stage of growth for this well-regarded technical consultancy.

If you want to :

• Step up from assessing into sales
• Continue your sales career in a respected compliance consultancy
• Work with a talented technical team
• Earn strong commission in a growing business

…then we’d love to hear from you.

Contact Zest4Talent today for full details.