Business Development Manager

COREcruitment Ltd; Manchester; On-site; GBP 35,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

COREcruitment Ltd in Manchester is seeking a commercially driven individual to generate new business opportunities, develop strong client relationships, and win contracts across the security services market. You will work closely with operational teams to ensure a smooth transition from sales into delivery and support the growth of the business.

The role focuses on identifying opportunities, building a healthy sales pipeline, attending client meetings and site visits, and preparing tailored

Qualifications

• Proven experience in business development, sales, or account management.
• Experience within security, facilities management, cleaning, or related service sector desirable.
• Strong communication, negotiation, and presentation skills.
• Confident in building relationships with clients at all levels.
• Self-motivated, target-driven, and well organised.

Responsibilities

• Identify and develop new business opportunities.
• Build and manage a healthy sales pipeline.
• Attend client meetings, presentations, and site visits.
• Prepare tailored proposals and quotations.
• Negotiate and close new business deals.
• Work with internal teams to support contract handover and service delivery.
• Maintain accurate records and activity logs.
• Represent the business professionally at all times.

Skills

Business development

Sales experience

Account management

Client relationship building

Job description

Salary: Competitive, depending on experience

Type: Full-time, permanent

Our client is a growing security services provider with a strong reputation for delivering reliable, professional solutions across commercial clients and specialist sectors. The business is focused on service quality, long-term relationships, and continued growth, making this an excellent opportunity for a commercially driven individual to make a real impact.

The role

You will be responsible for generating new business opportunities, developing strong client relationships, and winning new contracts across the security market. Working closely with operational teams, you will help ensure a smooth transition from sales into delivery and support the continued growth of the business.

Key responsibilities

• Identify and develop new business opportunities.
• Build and manage a healthy sales pipeline.
• Attend client meetings, presentations, and site visits.
• Prepare tailored proposals and quotations.
• Negotiate and close new business deals.
• Work with internal teams to support contract handover and service delivery.
• Maintain accurate records and activity logs.
• Represent the business professionally at all times.

About you

• Proven experience in business development, sales, or account management.
• Experience within security, facilities management, cleaning, or a related service sector is desirable.
• Strong communication, negotiation, and presentation skills.
• Confident in building relationships with clients at all levels.
• Self-motivated, target-driven, and well organised.