Business Development Manager

UBT; Sandbach; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

A family-run market leader in the UK seeks a Business Development Manager to expand their operations in facilities management. The role involves building a sales pipeline through cold outreach and client engagement. Candidates should be proactive, resilient, and motivated by targets. They offer a competitive salary between £40,000 and £45,000 plus bonuses, with opportunities for career progression and a supportive work environment.

Benefits

Bonus structure

Car or car allowance

25 days annual leave plus Bank holidays

Clear progression opportunities

Qualifications

• Strong experience in cold calling and lead generation.
• Confident and proactive with a target-driven mindset.
• Ability to create long-term client relationships.

Responsibilities

• Research key contacts within facilities management.
• Build and manage a robust sales pipeline.
• Make outbound cold calls and set up meetings.
• Close new business sales effectively.

Skills

Cold calling

Closing skills

Building long-term relationships

Proactive attitude

Job description

Overview

Are you a natural hunter, hungry for success and excited by the thrill of generating new business?

Our client is a family run, market leader in the supply, installation and maintenance of living plants and striking green walls to commercial offices, retailers, and hospitality venues across the UK. With ambitious growth plans, they are now expanding into an exciting (fairly) new sector (Facilities Management), and are looking for a Hungry, driven and ambitious Business Development Manager to join their team in Sandbach.

The Role

As Business Development Manager, you\'ll be tasked with building on this sector from the ground up. You\'ll:

• Research and identify key contacts within facilities management companies
• Build a robust sales pipeline
• Make outbound cold calls and emails to open doors
• Send proposals, generate leads, and set up your own meetings
• Close new business sales

Initially office-based, however the role will evolve into a 50/50 split between office and field sales as your pipeline grows, giving you the opportunity to get out and meet clients face-to-face.

Requirements

• You thrive on cold calling, opening doors, and creating opportunities
• Confident, proactive, and resilient with strong closing skills
• Motivated by targets
• Hungry, Humble and Smart
• Passionate about sales, growth, and building long-term relationships

Benefits

• 40,000- £45,000 basic salary plus Bonus
• Car or car allowance will be provided once the pipeline is strong
• 25 days annual leave, plus Bank holidays
• Clear progression opportunities as the new division expands
• Be part of a creative, forward-thinking company with a unique product offering