Business Development Manager

LJ Recruitment Limited; High Wycombe; Hybrid; GBP 36,000 - 44,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid working

Milton Keynes office attendance

Commission on contracts

Direct impact on business growth

Job summary

LJ Recruitment Limited is assisting a parking solutions company to appoint a Business Development Manager with a focus on expanding their car parking management contracts. You will drive new business, build partnerships and manage the sales cycle from lead to contract, while reporting weekly on progress.

The ideal candidate has 3–4 years of BD experience in parking, strong negotiation skills and a strategic, client-focused mindset. Hybrid work and monthly Milton Keynes office visits are offered.

Qualifications

• 3-4 years' business development experience within the parking industry.
• Essential experience within Car Parking Management & Enforcement.
• Proven ability to identify opportunities and convert them into contracts.
• Strong communication, negotiation and interpersonal skills.
• Strategic and commercially minded with pipeline ownership.

Responsibilities

• Identify and pursue new business and partnership opportunities.
• Develop relationships with prospective clients and key decision-makers.
• Generate leads and manage the sales pipeline from contact to contract.
• Develop and implement effective business development strategies.
• Prepare and present commercial proposals and negotiate contracts.
• Provide weekly reports on activity and progress.
• Collaborate with internal teams to deliver contracted services.

Skills

Lead generation

Negotiation

Pipeline management

Client relationship

Strategic thinking

Parking industry

Education

Bachelor's degree

Job description

Business Development Manager - Parking Solutions

Location: Milton Keynes

Working Arrangement: Hybrid - monthly office attendance

Salary: £40,000 basic + commission per contract signed

Reporting: Weekly business development reports

Industry Experience: Car Parking Management & Enforcement - essential

About the Opportunity

We are currently recruiting on behalf of an established and growing parking solutions company for an experienced Business Development Manager to join their team.

This is an exciting opportunity for a commercially focused BDM who understands the car parking management and enforcement industry and has a proven track record of generating new business, developing strategic partnerships and securing contracts.

The successful candidate will play a key role in helping our client expand their customer base, identify new commercial opportunities and strengthen existing relationships.

The Role

As Business Development Manager, you will be responsible for driving new business and developing relationships with potential clients and partners.

Your key responsibilities will include:

• Identifying and pursuing new business and partnership opportunities.
• Developing strong relationships with prospective clients and key decision-makers.
• Generating leads and managing the sales pipeline from initial contact through to contract signing.
• Developing and implementing effective business development strategies.
• Maintaining and strengthening existing client relationships.
• Identifying opportunities to increase revenue and expand the company's market presence.
• Preparing and presenting commercial proposals.
• Negotiating and closing new contracts.
• Keeping up to date with developments and opportunities within the parking industry.
• Providing weekly reports on business development activity, pipeline and progress.
• Working closely with internal teams to ensure the successful delivery of newly secured contracts.

About You

Our client is looking for a confident, proactive and target-driven business development professional who can demonstrate a successful track record of winning new business.

You will ideally have:

• 3-4 years' business development experience within the parking industry.
• Essential experience within Car Parking Management & Enforcement.
• A proven ability to identify opportunities and convert them into commercial contracts.
• Strong communication, negotiation and interpersonal skills.
• Excellent relationship-building capabilities.
• A strategic and commercially minded approach.
• The ability to work independently and manage your own pipeline.
• A focused, organised and goal-oriented mindset.
• A proven ability to develop and execute successful business development strategies.
• Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience is desirable.

Package & Benefits

• £40,000 basic salary
• Commission paid per contract signed
• Hybrid working
• Monthly attendance at the Milton Keynes office
• Opportunity to join a growing business and have a direct impact on its commercial growth.

Interested?

If you have strong Business Development experience within Car Parking Management & Enforcement and are looking for your next opportunity, we'd be keen to hear from you.

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