Business Development Manager

Bowdon Associates Limited; Manchester; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

Bowdon Associates Limited is seeking a driven Business Development Manager to win new maintenance and compliance business for a UK lift company. Location is Manchester with a salary of £40,000–£50,000 plus package.

You will generate leads, convert inbound inquiries and build long-term client relationships, handling portfolios of up to nine lifts and promoting LOLER compliance services. The role requires strong B2B sales, lead generation and negotiation skills, with emphasis on CRM proficiency

Qualifications

• B2B sales experience, ideally in lift/technical services.
• Strong lead generation, communication and negotiation skills.
• Excellent organisation and CRM proficiency.
• Knowledge of lift maintenance and LOLER regulations desirable.
• Ambitious and commercially driven with targets and earning potential.

Responsibilities

• Generate new business through networking, referrals, cold outreach and market research.
• Build relationships with facilities managers, property managers, managing agents and building owners.
• Manage and convert inbound enquiries for portfolios of up to nine lifts.
• Produce quotations and professional service proposals, and negotiate maintenance contracts within pricing parameters.
• Hold remote customer meetings via Teams, with site visits where appropriate.
• Promote in-house compliance services, including LOLER inspections.
• Identify strategic account opportunities and refer to Head of Service Sales.
• Keep CRM pipeline and sales forecast up to date.
• Manage enquiries through shared sales inbox and respond promptly.

Skills

B2B sales

Lead generation

Communication

Negotiation

CRM proficiency

Job description

Business Development Manager - Lift Servicing

Location: Manchester

Salary: £40,000 - £50,000 + Package

The Client

Bowdon Associates are recruiting on behalf of a well-established UK lift company known for its engineering quality and customer service. Due to continued growth, our client is looking for a driven Business Development Manager to win new maintenance and compliance business.

The Role of Business Development Manager - Lift Servicing

You will grow the company's service portfolio by generating your own leads, converting inbound enquiries and building long‑term client relationships.

Key Responsibilities of Business Development Manager - Lift Servicing

• Generate new business through networking, referrals, cold outreach, social selling and market research
• Build relationships with facilities managers, property managers, managing agents, building owners and other key decision‑makers
• Manage and convert inbound enquiries for portfolios of up to nine lifts
• Produce accurate quotations and professional service proposals, and negotiate maintenance contracts within agreed pricing parameters
• Hold remote customer meetings via Microsoft Teams, with site visits where appropriate
• Promote the company's in‑house compliance services, including LOLER Thorough Examination inspections
• Identify Blue Chip and strategic account opportunities and refer them to the Head of Service Sales
• Keep an accurate CRM pipeline and sales forecast
• Manage your own enquiries through the shared sales inbox, responding promptly and categorising them accurately
• Work closely with the Operations, Engineering, Compliance and Finance teams

About You

• B2B sales experience, ideally in the lift or technical services sector
• Strong lead generation, communication and negotiation skills
• Excellent organisation, attention to detail and CRM proficiency
• Knowledge of lift maintenance and LOLER regulations is desirable but not essential
• Punctual and professionally presented
• Ambitious and commercially driven, motivated by targets and earning potential

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