Business Development Manager

Construction, Property and Engineering; Wakefield; On-site; GBP 51,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading Facilities Management provider based near Wakefield is seeking a Business Development Manager to drive growth. Responsibilities include generating new business, managing a sales pipeline, and building relationships. Successful candidates will have a proven track record in B2B sales, excellent communication skills, and CRM proficiency. Competitive salary and performance bonuses offered.

Benefits

Competitive base salary

Performance bonus

Company car/allowance

Qualifications

• Proven track record in a B2B Business Development or Sales role.
• Strong understanding of sales cycles and contract management.
• Exceptional verbal and written communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Research, prospect and generate new leads.
• Build and maintain a robust sales pipeline.
• Forge relationships with key stakeholders.
• Negotiate and close deals.
• Stay updated on industry trends and competitor activities.
• Collaborate with Operations and Technical Teams.

Skills

B2B Business Development

Commercial Acumen

Communication Skills

Self-Motivation

IT Proficiency

Tools

CRM software (Salesforce)

Microsoft Office Suite

Job description

As our Business Development Manager, you will be the driving force behind Our Company's expansion. Based near Wakefield but traveling as needed, you will be responsible for identifying, developing, and closing new business opportunities that lead to sustainable long-term partnerships.

• Competitive Base Salary: Up to £60,000
• Performance Bonus
• Company Car/Allowance

Key Responsibilities:

• New Business Generation: Actively research, prospect, and generate new leads through various channels
• Pipeline Management: Build and maintain a robust sales pipeline, accurately forecasting sales and achieving ambitious revenue targets.
• Relationship Building: Forge and nurture strong, long‑lasting relationships with key stakeholders and decision‑makers in target companies.
• Strategic Selling: Understand client needs and present value‑driven proposals for our products/services, negotiating and closing deals.
• Market Insight: Stay up‑to‑date with industry trends, market dynamics, and competitor activities to inform sales strategy.
• Collaboration: Work closely with the Operations and Technical Teams to ensure seamless delivery and customer satisfaction.

What You’ll Bring

We are looking for a true sales professional with passion for success and a highly commercial mindset.

• Proven Track Record: Demonstrable success in a B2B Business Development or Sales role, ideally within the Facilities Management sector.
• Commercial Acumen: Strong understanding of sales cycles, negotiating, and contract management.
• Communication Skills: Exceptional presentation, verbal, and written communication abilities.
• Self‑Motivation: Highly driven, tenacious, and goal‑oriented with the ability to work independently.
• IT Proficiency: Competency with CRM software (e.g., Salesforce) and Microsoft Office Suite.
• Local Knowledge (Desirable): An existing network or knowledge of the Wakefield and broader Yorkshire business landscape is a plus.

Ready to be the engine of growth for a leading FM provider? Apply now!

Randstad CPE values diversity and promotes equality. No terminology in this advert is intended to discriminate against any of the protected characteristics that fall under the Equality Act 2010. We encourage and welcome applications from all sections of society and are more than happy to discuss reasonable adjustments and/or additional arrangements as required to support your application.

Candidates must be eligible to live and work in the UK.

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