Business Development Manager

Penguin Recruitment Ltd; Bristol; On-site; GBP 50,000 - 60,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Basic salary £50,000-£60,000

Company car

Fuel card

Fully funded training and development

Employee Assistance Programme

Backing of growing group

Job summary

Penguin Recruitment Ltd in Bristol is seeking a Business Development Manager to drive growth in the water hygiene sector. You will identify and win new business across water hygiene, Legionella and water treatment, while building solid relationships with facilities managers, estates teams and other decision-makers.

You will manage your own sales pipeline from initial contact to contract award, prepare proposals and presentations, and work closely with operations to ensure smooth handover of new

Qualifications

• Sales or business development experience in the water industry is essential.
• Strong understanding of Legionella, water hygiene or water treatment services.
• Proven track record of winning new business.
• Comfort discussing pricing and contracts with clients at all levels.
• Organised, self-motivated and able to work on your own initiative.
• Full UK driving licence.

Responsibilities

• Find and win new business across water hygiene, Legionella and water treatment.
• Build relationships with facilities managers, estates teams, contractors and other decision-makers.
• Manage your pipeline from first contact to contract award.
• Prepare proposals, quotes and presentations.
• Grow existing accounts with additional services.
• Work closely with operations to hand over new work smoothly.
• Attend client meetings and networking events around Bristol and beyond.

Skills

Sales experience

Business development

Account management

Legionella knowledge

Pricing discussions

Organised & self-motivated

Full UK driving licence

Job description

Business Development Manager - Water

Bristol

£50,000 - £60,000 + Car + Fuel Card

Know the water hygiene industry inside out and enjoy winning new business? An established water compliance specialist is looking for a Business Development Manager to help take them to the next level.

They've been providing water hygiene and compliance services across the UK for over 30 years, are LCA members, and hold ISO 9001 and Constructionline Gold accreditation. As part of a growing group, they're investing in their sales team and want someone who can build long-term client relationships.

What's on offer

• £50,000 - £60,000 basic
• Company car with personal use
• Fuel card
• Fully funded training and development
• Employee Assistance Programme
• The backing of a growing, well-invested group

What the Business Development Manager role involves

• Finding and winning new business across water hygiene, Legionella and water treatment
• Building relationships with facilities managers, estates teams, contractors and other decision-makers
• Managing your own pipeline, from first contact through to contract award
• Preparing proposals, quotes and presentations
• Growing existing accounts with additional services
• Working closely with the operations team to hand over new work smoothly
• Attending client meetings and networking events around Bristol and beyond

What you'll need

• Sales, business development or account management experience in the water industry (essential)
• A strong understanding of Legionella compliance, water hygiene or water treatment services
• A proven track record of winning new business
• Confident discussing pricing and contracts with clients at all levels
• Organised, self-motivated and happy working on your own initiative
• Full UK driving licence