Business Development Manager

Omega Resource Group; Manchester; On-site; GBP 55,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading national provider of cleaning solutions is seeking a Business Development Manager in Manchester. This pivotal role focuses on driving business growth and securing long-term contracts. The ideal candidate will have a robust background in business development, particularly in cleaning services, with strong communication skills and the ability to manage long sales cycles. The position offers a competitive salary, bonuses linked to performance, and a collaborative work environment.

Benefits

Competitive salary

Bonus structure linked to performance

Strong pension contributions

Qualifications

• Proven experience in business development or sales.
• Strong understanding of cleaning and facilities management markets.
• Excellent communication and negotiation skills.

Responsibilities

• Develop and execute sales strategy in the cleaning market.
• Own the development of tailored cleaning solutions.
• Monitor and report on sales activity and pipeline performance.

Skills

Business development experience

Sales negotiation skills

Understanding of commercial cleaning solutions

Stakeholder management

CRM system proficiency

Job description

Overview

Job Title: Business Development Manager

Location: Manchester

Pay Range/details: £55,000 per annum + Car + Commission

Contract Type: Permanent

Omega are proud to be partnering with a leading national provider of commercial cleaning solutions in their search for a Business Development Manager. This is a pivotal role focused on driving new business growth, self-generating high-quality opportunities, and securing long-term contracts. The successful candidate will work closely with operational teams to ensure seamless service delivery and support the company\'s continued expansion within the cleaning services sector.

Responsibilities

• Develop and execute a targeted sales strategy for the cleaning services market, consistently achieving or exceeding personal sales targets through self-generated, high-quality leads across commercial, industrial, and public sector clients.
• Own and lead the development of tailored cleaning solutions, overseeing tender submissions, pricing proposals, and commercial negotiations to ensure competitiveness, alignment with client needs, and adherence to company standards and values.
• Collaborate effectively with marketing on lead generation campaigns and work closely with operational teams to ensure smooth handovers and seamless service delivery, aligning all sales activities with overall business growth objectives.
• Represent the company at trade shows, industry events, networking opportunities, and across social media platforms, positioning the business as a trusted and innovative leader in the cleaning services sector.
• Monitor and report on weekly sales activity and pipeline performance, contributing to accountability, transparency, and continuous improvement through accurate reporting and adherence to sales processes.

Qualifications & Requirements

• Proven experience in business development or sales within the cleaning, facilities management, or related service industries.
• Strong understanding of commercial cleaning solutions and client needs across various sectors.
• Excellent communication, negotiation, and stakeholder management skills.
• Ability to manage long sales cycles and complex tender processes.
• Competent in CRM systems and sales reporting.
• Self-motivated, results-oriented, and adaptable to a dynamic market.

What we can offer

• Director level opportunity.
• A people-first culture where your wellbeing, development, and success are genuinely prioritised.
• Competitive salary and bonus structure linked to performance, with clear and fair progression pathways.
• Autonomy and trust to lead, innovate, and make a measurable impact in a high-growth, service-led organisation.
• Collaborative working environment with experienced, supportive colleagues across multiple specialist sectors.
• Strong pension contributions.

How to apply

For more information on this role, please contact Michael Farrell on (phone number removed) or send a copy of your CV to (url removed).

Candidates who are currently a Sales Director, Head of Sales - Cleaning Services, Business Development Manager, FM Soft Services BDM, Regional Sales Manager, Client Acquisition Lead or a Strategic Sales Lead may be suitable for this position.

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