Business Development Manager

LJ Recruitment; Milton Keynes; Hybrid; GBP 40,000 - 70,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid working

Milton Keynes office

Job summary

LJ Recruitment is recruiting on behalf of an established parking solutions company for a Business Development Manager to drive new business in the Milton Keynes area. The role is hybrid, with monthly office attendance and a £40,000 base salary plus commission per contract signed.

The successful candidate will identify opportunities, build partnerships, and manage the sales pipeline from prospecting through to contract signing, while delivering weekly reports to stakeholders.

Qualifications

• 3-4 years' business development experience in the parking industry.
• Essential experience in Car Parking Management & Enforcement.
• Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience is desirable.

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 initial contact through to contract signing.
• Develop and implement effective business development strategies.
• Negotiating and closing new contracts.
• Prepare and present commercial proposals.
• Provide weekly reports on business development activity, pipeline and progress.

Skills

Lead generation

Relationship building

Negotiation

Sales pipeline management

Proactive prospecting

Education

Bachelor's degree or equivalent

Tools

CRM software

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.