Business Development Executive

BGIS UK & Europe; Greater London; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A global facilities management leader is seeking a Business Development Executive to drive new business opportunities and ensure client retention. The role demands exceptional communication skills, a methodical work approach, and over 5 years of sales experience, particularly in Hard FM. This position is based in Greater London, UK, and involves significant interaction with clients and team collaboration. If you're motivated to achieve sales targets and build lasting relationships, this could be the perfect opportunity.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of professional sales experience required.
• Minimum of 5 years Hard FM sales experience preferred.
• Methodical work style and strong attention to detail essential.

Responsibilities

• Develop and close new business opportunities.
• Lead FM bids to meet sales targets.
• Build long-term professional customer relationships.
• Create pitch documentation using Microsoft templates.
• Represent the company at industry events.

Skills

Excellent verbal and written communication skills

Strong attention to detail

Full proficiency with Microsoft Office

Driven by targets

Comfortable in a high-pressure sales environment

Education

Full proficiency with Microsoft Office

Higher education qualifications (HNC/D or degree level)

Professional sales or marketing accreditation

Tools

Salesforce or similar CRM systems

Job description

Job Title

Business Development Executive / Specialist

Reports to

Vice President – Client Solutions, UK & Europe

Purpose of the Job

The Business Development Executive will be responsible for developing, solutioning, and closing new business opportunities, as well as retaining existing customer accounts, ensuring profitable growth without compromising service quality. The role requires strong relationship‑building skills, the ability to create positive impressions with prospective customers, and the capability to represent BGIS professionally within target market sectors.

Responsibilities & Tasks

• Lead a variety of FM bids to meet and exceed agreed sales targets within target markets determined by the VP – Client Solutions, UK & Europe.
• Develop and build long‑term professional customer relationships with existing and prospective clients in target verticals.
• Meet and exceed defined annual UK sales targets.
• Maintain excellent relationships and after‑sales support to ensure mutual confidence and alignment with business strategy.
• Identify and develop a long‑term active pipeline by exploring existing and new market opportunities.
• Own the full sales lifecycle including SQ, RFI, RFP, and presentation stages.
• Create pitch documentation using BGIS standard Word, Excel, and PowerPoint templates.
• Work collaboratively with the Client Solutions team both in the UK and globally.
• Engage regularly with Marketing to ensure alignment and cohesive operation across teams.
• Use innovative approaches to develop new sources of profitable business.
• Raise BGIS’s profile by representing the company at industry events, through social media, and via high‑level networking, maintaining professionalism at all times.
• Stay updated on industry developments, competitor activity, and market trends.
• Liaise frequently with the VP – Client Solutions, UK & Europe to provide updates on sales activities and new business opportunities.
• Ensure appropriate internal sign‑off processes are followed for all new business considerations.
• Maintain accurate records and relevant documentation to support tenders and re‑bids.
• Respond promptly and professionally to all pre‑qualifications.
• Support retention activities and continuous improvement initiatives for the existing customer base.

Person Specification

Education (Essential)

• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Strong attention to detail with a methodical working approach.
• Good general education.
• Full proficiency with Microsoft Office.

Education (Desirable)

• Higher education qualifications (HNC/D or degree level).
• Professional sales or marketing accreditation.

Experience (Essential)

• Driven by targets and comfortable working in a high‑pressure sales environment.
• Strong attention to detail with a methodical work style.
• Minimum 5 years of professional sales experience.
• Working knowledge of Salesforce or similar CRM systems.

Experience (Desirable)

• 5+ years of Hard FM sales experience.
• FM‑related professional membership.

About Us

BGIS is a global leader in integrated facility management services. Offering a full range of facility and real estate management services, BGIS partners with clients globally to bring forward innovative solutions.

About The Team

BGIS is a global leader in the provision of Facility Management, Project Delivery, Energy & Sustainability, Asset Management, Workplace Advisory, and Real Estate Services. With a combined team of over 8,000 globally, BGIS relentlessly focuses on delivering innovative service solutions that create value for its clients. Globally, BGIS manages over 30,000 facilities totalling more than 320 million square feet across several markets including government, higher education, utilities, telecommunications, financial services, oil & gas, healthcare and cloud enterprise. In addition to managing a diverse portfolio of corporate offices, retail, colleges, hospitals and industrial assets, BGIS is a world leader in the management of data centers and other critical environments.