Business Development Director

Bid Resource Solutions; Remote; GBP 70,000 - 105,000; Full time

Job summary

A dynamic Facilities Management provider is looking for a Business Development Director to drive client expansion and secure new contracts. The ideal candidate should have experience in business development and possess excellent sales skills. You will manage your sales pipeline, develop leads, and negotiate deals across the North & North East of England. This role offers a competitive base salary up to £70,000 plus uncapped commission, alongside various benefits and the chance to thrive in a non-corporate environment.

Benefits

Uncapped commission

Car allowance

Business mileage

Wider benefits

Qualifications

• Proven track record in business development and solution sales.
• Ambitious with a strong desire to progress and learn.
• Willing to travel within the Manchester to Leeds area.

Responsibilities

• Identify and develop new business opportunities across the North & North East of England.
• Manage own sales pipeline and revenue targets up to £3m annually.
• Generate leads, deliver compelling bids and proposals.

Skills

Proactive hunter mentality

Consultative sales approach

Relationship building

Negotiation skills

Job description

Business Development Director

Remote – covering areas surrounding Manchester & Leeds

Up to £70,000 Basic plus Uncapped Commission (£105k+ OTE) + Car Allowance + Business Mileage + Wider Benefits

Are you an ambitious and credible sales professional who thrives on achieving targets and being rewarded for your success? Do you enjoy working in a non-corporate environment within a business that truly prides itself on being an exceptional place to work? Would you like to be guided by an inspiring, high-performing Sales Leader who is passionate about mentoring and developing the next generation of sales talent?

This is an exciting opportunity to join a dynamic, medium-sized Facilities Management provider specialising in cleaning and security services. As part of their ambitious growth strategy, they are seeking a Business Development Director to drive the expansion of their client portfolio, secure profitable new contracts, and develop long‑term relationships with both new and existing customers.

With a strong presence across the UK, the business continues to grow as a respected name within the facilities management sector. As Business Development Director, you will identify and develop new opportunities, using your proactive hunter mentality and consultative sales approach to drive results. This role is perfect for a hands‑on salesperson who thrives in a collaborative team environment, excels at building long‑lasting relationships, and is motivated by success and high earning potential.

Key Duties

• Proactively identify and develop new business opportunities across the North & North East of England
• Manage your own sales pipeline and take ownership of revenue targets up to £3m p / a dependent on your experience
• Generate and follow up leads, delivering compelling bids and proposals
• Build relationships with facilities managers, agents, and end users
• Negotiate and close deals at both operational and board level
• Conduct site surveys and prepare asset schedules in partnership with our Estimating Team
• Prepare and present proposals and tender submissions

Experience Required

• Experienced in business development and solution sales
• Eager to earn well and achieve success, ambitious to progress and learn
• Willing to travel in and cover a patch from Manchester to Leeds and the surrounding areas

Apply now to Gordon Levy at Bid Resource Solutions

Keywords: Business Development Director, Business Development Manager, Business Development Executive, Sales Manager, Sales Lead, Client Development Manager, National Sales Manager, Partnerships Manager, Sales Development Manager, Head of Business Development, Facilities Services, Facilities Management, FM, Cleaning, Security, Solution Sales, Manchester, Leeds, Halifax, Bradford, Huddersfield, Rochdale, Sheffield, Blackburn, Liverpool

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