Business Development Manager

Empro Talent Ltd; England; On-site; GBP 55,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading recruitment company in the UK is looking for a Sales Development Manager to drive growth in their Facilities Management division. This role involves identifying new business, managing sales cycles, and negotiating contracts. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in Facilities Management sales, excellent negotiation skills, and a results-driven mentality. This position offers a competitive salary of £55,000 – £70,000 plus commission and bonus, with an OTE of £95,000 – £110,000.

Benefits

Competitive base salary

Uncapped commission

Private healthcare

25 days holiday per annum

Qualifications

• Proven track record in Facilities Management sales or business development.
• Strong experience in tendering, bidding, and pricing FM contracts.
• Self-starter with a hungry, results-driven mindset.

Responsibilities

• Identify and secure new Facilities Management contracts.
• Lead the tender and bid process, delivering competitive submissions.
• Establish and maintain relationships with clients and stakeholders.

Skills

Facilities Management sales experience

Tendering and bidding skills

Financial awareness

Negotiation skills

Excellent communication skills

Job description

Sales Development Manager – Facilities Management

Location: Woodley; Reports To: Managing Director; Employment Type: Full-Time; Salary: £55,000 – £70,000 + commission & bonus; OTE: £95,000 – £110,000

Company Overview

We are a single-source provider of workplace solutions, delivering services across Moves, Dilapidations, Design & Build, Small Works, and Facilities Management. Our Facilities Management division delivers tailored hard and soft FM solutions across a diverse portfolio of commercial, industrial, and public sector sites. We pride ourselves on quality, innovation, sustainability, and exceptional client service. As part of our continued growth, we are seeking an experienced Sales Development Manager to drive performance and expand our FM service offering.

Our Values

• Getting stuff done
• Going the extra mile
• Building strong relationships
• Enthusiasm and energy

Job Purpose

We are seeking a highly motivated and commercially driven sales professional to grow our Facilities Management division. The successful candidate will be responsible for identifying new business opportunities, managing the full sales cycle, and securing profitable FM contracts through accurate costing, tender submissions, and negotiated agreements. This role suits a hungry, self-motivated individual with proven experience in Facilities Management sales, strong financial awareness, and the ability to price, estimate, and bid confidently.

Key Responsibilities

Business Development & Sales

• Proactively identify, target, and secure new Facilities Management contracts across public and private sectors
• Build and manage a robust sales pipeline, converting opportunities into long-term contracted revenue
• Develop and maintain strong relationships with clients, consultants, and key stakeholders
• Represent the business professionally at client meetings, presentations, and networking events

Tendering & Bids

• Lead the end-to-end tender and bid process, including PQQs, ITTs, and framework submissions
• Collaborate with operational and finance teams to produce competitive, compliant, and profitable bids
• Analyse tender requirements and deliver compelling commercial and technical responses

Costing & Commercial Management

• Accurately estimate service delivery costs for hard and soft FM contracts
• Develop pricing models for contracted revenue, ensuring margin targets are achieved
• Understand and manage risk, mobilisation costs, TUPE implications, and long-term contract performance
• Support contract negotiations and ongoing commercial reviews

Client Engagement

• Deliver persuasive client presentations and proposals
• Negotiate pricing, terms, and contract structures
• Act as a trusted advisor by understanding client needs and offering tailored FM solutions

Skills & Experience Required

Essential

• Proven track record in Facilities Management sales or business development
• Strong experience in tendering, bidding, and pricing FM contracts
• Demonstrable ability to estimate costs and forecast contracted revenue
• Excellent commercial awareness and numerical competence
• Strong negotiation and closing skills
• Self-starter with a hungry, results-driven mindset
• Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills

Desirable

• Experience selling hard FM, soft FM, or integrated FM services
• Knowledge of public sector procurement frameworks
• Understanding of TUPE and long-term FM contract structures

Personal Attributes

• Highly motivated and target-driven
• Resilient, tenacious, and competitive
• Commercially minded with strong attention to detail
• Confident working autonomously while collaborating with internal teams
• Comfortable operating in a fast-paced, performance-focused environment

What We Offer

• Competitive base salary with uncapped commission and bonus structure
• Private healthcare
• Opportunity to play a key role in the growth of an expanding FM division
• Supportive leadership with genuine autonomy to make an impact
• Clear career progression based on performance
• 25 days holiday per annum (+ birthday), rising to 30 days (+1) after 5 years