Business Development Manager

Edwards & Pearce; Birmingham; Remote; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in Cleaning and Hygiene products is seeking a proactive Sales focused Business Development Manager (BDM) to drive growth and foster strong client relationships. The role demands a blend of strategic thinking and hands-on leadership, with a focus on expanding market presence and managing high-value contracts. This position offers a competitive salary based on experience, along with commission, a car, and additional benefits.

Benefits

Company Pension

Remote working

Laptop

Mobile

Qualifications

• Proven sales leader from the Cleaning, FM, or service contract sector.
• Experience closing high-value, strategic contracts.
• Digitally sharp and fluent in the sales tech stack.

Responsibilities

• Develop and implement effective strategies to grow client base.
• Manage the tendering process for new business opportunities.
• Build long-lasting relationships with key clients.

Skills

Commercial Acumen

Sales Leadership

Client Relationship Management

Strategic Thinking

Tenacity

Resilience

Tools

HubSpot

Job description

We are delighted to be working with one of the industry's leading Cleaning and Hygiene products provider, due to continued growth and expansion they are looking to add a Sales focused BDM to their team.

THE ROLE:
This position requires a proactive and strategic individual with a strong commercial acumen who can identify new business opportunities, develop and implement effective strategies, and foster strong client relationships, you must have a Hunter mentality.

The BDM will play a pivotal role in driving the growth and success of our clients operations.
Work closely with the Head of Commercial to identify, explore, and pursue new business opportunities to expand the company's client base and market presence.
Manage the tendering process for new work, including bid preparation, proposal development, and contract negotiation.
Develop and maintain a strong understanding of market trends, competitor activities, and potential growth areas.
Build and maintain strong, long-lasting relationships with key clients and partners, acting as a trusted advisor and meeting their needs.
Proactively identify opportunities to expand services with existing clients and develop new partnerships.
Address client inquiries and concerns promptly and professionally, ensuring the highest levels of customer service.

THE CANDIDATE:
You'll own and execute a bold sales strategy that unlocks new markets, strengthens partnerships, and helps take your region to the next level, you will have total geographical responsibility for Sales & Business Development.

You will be;
Hands-on operator who combines boardroom thinking with boots-on-the-ground delivery.
Natural leader who drives performance, leads with purpose, and knows how to get the best from people.
Strong commercial thinker-pricing, margins, and value-based selling are your language.
Someone who's digitally sharp, CRM-savvy (HubSpot ideal), and fluent in the sales tech stack.
Credible communicator and closer-confident in front of clients, C-suite, and delivery teams alike.
Tenacity, resilience, hunger. You'll need all three to make this role your own.
Proven sales leader from the Cleaning, FM, or service contract sector, with experience closing high-value, strategic contracts.

BENEFITS:
Salary: D.O.E. plus comms, car and package
Company Pension
Remote working
Laptop
Mobile

THE CONSULTANCY:
Edwards & Pearce acts as an employment agency for permanent recruitment and an employment business for the supply of temporary workers. Edwards & Pearce is an Equal Opportunities Employer.