Business Development Director

JR United Kingdom; London; On-site; GBP 80,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in facilities management seeks a Business Development Director to drive strategic growth and build long-term client partnerships. This role involves leading a high-performing team and managing end-to-end sales cycles. Join a people-centric culture that values empowerment and integrity.

Qualifications

• Proven experience in business development or sales leadership.
• Demonstrated success winning multi-million-pound contracts.

Responsibilities

• Developing and executing high-impact business development strategies.
• Identifying and securing major client partnerships.

Skills

Leadership

Strategic Thinking

Commercial Acumen

Relationship Building

Job description

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Here at Smart we have an amazing opportunity for someone to join our successful sales team.

Are you a commercially astute leader with a passion for driving strategic growth and building long-term client partnerships?

At Smart Managed Solutions, we’re on the hunt for a Business Development Director to lead our commercial expansion and take our market presence to the next level.

With over a decade of excellence in engineering and facilities management services for high end commercial real estate, Smart is trusted by some of the world’s most high-performing organisations. Now, we’re seeking a proven business development leader to help us shape the next phase of our journey.

What You’ll Be Doing

As Business Development Director, you’ll be at the forefront of our growth strategy, responsible for:

• Developing and executing high-impact business development strategies
• Identifying and securing major client partnerships and commercial opportunities
• Leading and mentoring a high-performing business development team
• Managing end-to-end sales cycles—from opportunity scoping to contract signing
• Building senior-level relationships with key decision-makers and stakeholders
• Collaborating with Marketing, Operations, and Exec Leadership to align growth plans
• Acting as a Smart brand ambassador at industry events and thought leadership forums

What We’re Looking For

• Proven experience in business development or sales leadership—preferably within facilities management, engineering, or building services
• Demonstrated success winning multi-million-pound contracts and high-value client relationships
• A strategic thinker with excellent commercial, financial, and risk management acumen
• A confident communicator and relationship-builder at C-suite level
• A leader who inspires, empowers, and drives results through collaboration and purpose

Why Join Smart Managed Solutions?

At Smart, our people come first. We combine operational excellence with a people-centric culture, built around our core values: Empowerment, Integrity, and Passion. You’ll be part of a company that invests in its people and fosters a collaborative, ambitious, and supportive environment.

We don’t just deliver services - we build partnerships, drive innovation, and set industry benchmarks.

Apply now or reach out to our Talent Team to learn more.