Business Development Manager

Voltix Services Ltd; Haywards Heath; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A facilities services provider is seeking a Business Development Manager to generate new business across its service portfolio. The role involves engaging decision-makers, managing the full sales cycle, and developing solutions that demonstrate commercial value. The ideal candidate will have proven success in sales, strong negotiation skills and a focus on results. This position offers a competitive salary, generous holiday allowance, and a supportive work culture promoting growth and collaboration.

Benefits

Competitive base salary with commission

31 days’ paid holiday

Company pension scheme

Benenden Healthcare

Ongoing training and development

Flexible working environment

Qualifications

• Proven success in a new business or hunter-style sales role.
• Demonstrable track record of self-generating leads.
• Confidence engaging senior decision-makers.
• Ability to manage the full sales cycle independently.
• Excellent communication and presentation skills.

Responsibilities

• Proactively source and convert new business opportunities.
• Engage with Facilities Managers and senior stakeholders.
• Own the full sales cycle from initial contact to close.
• Lead creation of proposals and pricing models.
• Maintain accurate pipeline data and sales forecasts.

Skills

New business generation

Stakeholder engagement

Consultative selling

Commercial acumen

Negotiation skills

Tools

Google Docs

Microsoft Office

Job description

Business Development Manager – Voltix Services

(New Business–Focused Role)

About the Role

Voltix Services is looking for a high-energy, results-driven Business Development Manager to win new business and open new doors across our facilities services portfolio. This is a new business–focused role, centred on identifying opportunities, engaging decision-makers, and converting prospects into long-term clients.

You will be responsible for generating your own pipeline, leading sales conversations from first contact through to contract award, and driving sustainable revenue growth.

Key Responsibilities

• New Business Generation Proactively source, qualify, and convert new business opportunities within commercial and public-sector estates. Use outbound prospecting, networking, referrals, and market intelligence to build a strong and sustainable sales pipeline.
• Stakeholder Engagement Engage Facilities Managers, Heads of Estates, and senior property stakeholders through confident, value-led conversations. Secure meetings, uncover pain points, and position Voltix as a trusted service partner.
• Consultative, Value-Led Selling Identify operational risks, compliance gaps, and performance issues across maintenance, compliance, energy, and building services. Develop compelling, outcomes-focused solutions that demonstrate clear commercial and operational value.
• End-to-End Sales Ownership Own the full sales cycle from initial contact through to close. Manage discovery, solution design, proposal development, pricing, negotiation, and contract award.
• Commercial Control Lead the creation of persuasive proposals, scopes of work, and pricing models. Take ownership of margins, deal structure, and commercial strategy to ensure profitable outcomes.
• Pipeline & Forecasting Maintain accurate pipeline data and sales forecasts. Track activity against agreed KPIs and provide clear updates to senior stakeholders.
• Closing & Handover Drive opportunities to close through effective negotiation and objection handling. Ensure smooth handover to delivery teams once contracts are secured.

What You’ll Need

• Proven success in a new business or hunter-style sales role within FM, building services, or a technical B2B environment
• Demonstrable track record of self-generating leads and winning new clients
• Confidence engaging senior decision-makers and influencing buying decisions
• Strong commercial acumen, including pricing, margin management, and deal structuring
• Ability to manage the full sales cycle independently
• Excellent communication, presentation, and negotiation skills
• High levels of motivation, resilience, and organisation
• Proficiency in Google Docs and Microsoft Office

Why Join Voltix?

Founded in 2012, Voltix Services has built a strong reputation for delivering high-quality, technically led facilities services. We are a growing, agile business where people are trusted to take ownership and make an impact.

Our culture is:

• Commercially focused but people-first
• Straight-talking, practical, and solutions-led
• Supportive, collaborative, and accountable
• Ambitious, without unnecessary hierarchy

You’ll have the autonomy to run your patch, the support to win work properly, and the opportunity to grow with the business.

Benefits

• Competitive base salary with performance-related commission
• 31 days’ paid holiday (including Bank Holidays)
• Company pension scheme
• Benenden Healthcare – providing access to medical support, fast-track diagnostics, and wellbeing services
• Ongoing training and development
• Flexible, trust-based working environment