Business Development Manager

Adecco Portugal; Southend-on-Sea; Hybrid; GBP 45,000 - 55,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Bonus potential

Career progression opportunities

Job summary

Ace and drive your sales career as a Business Development Manager for Adecco Group UK & Ireland in Southend-on-Sea. This full-time, hybrid role focuses on growing our water hygiene and Legionella compliance services across commercial sectors.

You will build a robust client base, present technical proposals, and lead sales cycles from prospecting to close. A proactive, customer-centric approach and strong relationship skills are essential to succeed.

Qualifications

• Proven business development or sales experience in water hygiene, Legionella control, facilities management, or related technical sector.

Responsibilities

• Generate and secure new business opportunities within water hygiene and Legionella compliance services.
• Build strong relationships with facilities managers, landlords, and building operators.
• Develop and manage a pipeline through networking, referrals, prospecting, and industry events.
• Prepare and present technical proposals, tenders, and remedial quotations.
• Identify opportunities to expand services and increase revenue within existing accounts.
• Provide technical support and expert advice on complex water system and compliance matters.
• Conduct site audits to ensure service quality and compliance standards.

Skills

Water hygiene

Legionella control

Facilities management

Sales experience

Relationship building

Negotiation

Technical communication

Health and safety

Job description

Business Development Manager

Southend - Hybrid

Full-time - Monday to Friday

Up to £50,000 per annum

Are you a driven sales professional with experience in water hygiene, compliance, or technical services? We are looking for a commercially focused Business Development Manager to drive growth across commercial and industrial markets.

Key Responsibilities:

• Generate and secure new business opportunities within water hygiene and Legionella compliance services.
• Build strong relationships with facilities managers, landlords, and building operators.
• Develop and manage a pipeline through networking, referrals, targeted prospecting, and industry events.
• Prepare and present technical proposals, tenders, and remedial quotations.
• Identify opportunities to expand services and increase revenue within existing accounts.
• Provide technical support and expert advice on complex water system and compliance matters.
• Conduct site audits to ensure service quality and compliance standards are maintained.

What We're Looking For:

• Proven business development or sales experience within water hygiene, Legionella control, facilities management, or a related technical sector.
• Strong relationship-building and negotiation skills.
• Ability to understand and communicate technical solutions.
• Commercially focused with a proactive, customer‑centric approach.
• Commitment to health, safety, quality, and environmental standards.

What's on Offer:

• Opportunity to join a growing specialist business.
• Autonomy to develop your territory and client base.
• Competitive salary, bonus potential, and career progression opportunities.

The Adecco Group UK & Ireland is an Equal Opportunities Employer.

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