Business Development Director

Smart Managed Solutions; London; On-site; GBP 110,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a Business Development Director to spearhead their growth strategy. This role demands a commercially astute leader with a proven track record in securing high-value client partnerships and driving strategic initiatives. You will collaborate with various teams to align growth plans, manage end-to-end sales cycles, and represent the brand at industry events. Join a company that prioritizes empowerment and integrity, fostering a supportive environment where your contributions will significantly impact the organization's success and market presence.

Qualifications

• Proven experience in business development or sales leadership.
• Success in winning multi-million-pound contracts.
• Confident communicator at C-suite level.

Responsibilities

• Develop and execute high-impact business development strategies.
• Identify and secure major client partnerships.
• Lead and mentor a high-performing business development team.

Skills

Business Development

Sales Leadership

Strategic Thinking

Relationship Building

Commercial Acumen

Education

Bachelor's Degree

Master's Degree (preferred)

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 endcommercial 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.

Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Not Applicable

Employment type

• Employment type

  Other

Job function

• Job function

  Business Development and Sales

• Industries

  Facilities Services

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