Business Development Manager - Asbestos

Marlowe Environmental Services; Chelmsford; Remote; GBP 50,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a dynamic Business Development Manager to lead growth in environmental risk and compliance services. This exciting role offers the opportunity to leverage your expertise in the asbestos sector while expanding into other risk areas. You will be responsible for building client relationships, revitalizing dormant accounts, and managing a sales pipeline. With a competitive salary and uncapped commission potential, this role is perfect for a commercially driven professional ready to make a significant impact. Join a forward-thinking company that values your contributions and offers a supportive environment for career growth.

Benefits

23 days annual leave plus bank holidays

Access to 24/7 Virtual GP service

Life Insurance after 6 months

Comprehensive Family Leave policies

Employee Assistance Programme

Pension salary sacrifice scheme

Mental health first aiders

Staff benefits platform

Free mortgage advice

Support for Armed Forces Veterans

Qualifications

• Minimum 5 years’ experience in the asbestos sector.
• Strong technical knowledge and practical experience in asbestos services.

Responsibilities

• Selling Tersus services, primarily asbestos and fire risk consultancy.
• Building and maintaining relationships with clients.

Skills

Asbestos Knowledge

Sales Strategies

CRM Tools

Client Relationship Management

Time Management

Education

Experience in Asbestos Sector

Technical Knowledge in Risk Areas

Tools

Mark One TEAMS Asbestos Software

Job description

We’re Hiring | Business Development Manager – Asbestos & Risk Consultancy Services

Location:

UK-wide (ideally East or South of the UK)

Company:

Tersus (part of Marlowe Environmental Services Group)

Salary:

£50,000 + Car/Allowance + Uncapped Commission (OTE up to £85K)

Role Overview:

Are you a commercially driven asbestos professional ready to take your experience into a strategic Business Development role? Tersus, part of the Marlowe Environmental Services Group, is seeking an experienced Business Development Manager to spearhead growth across our environmental risk and compliance services portfolio.

Key Responsibilities:

1. Selling Tersus services—primarily asbestos, fire risk, and CDM consultancy.
2. Expanding opportunities within Marlowe Environmental Services, including water hygiene and indoor air quality.
3. Building and maintaining relationships with new and existing clients.
4. Revitalizing dormant accounts (over 2 years).
5. Traveling UK-wide to meet clients, attend industry events, and participate in team meetings in South Wales and Huddersfield.
6. Managing your sales pipeline using CRM systems and contributing to sales strategies.
7. Representing Tersus at industry events to strengthen market presence.

Candidate Requirements:

1. Minimum 5 years’ experience in the asbestos sector—preferably as a Surveyor, Analyst, Project Manager, Operations Manager, or Account Manager.
2. Strong technical knowledge and practical experience in asbestos and related services.
3. Desirable: experience across multiple risk areas such as fire and water.
4. Familiarity with sales strategies and CRM tools.
5. Experience with Mark One TEAMS Asbestos Software is a plus.
6. Ability to work independently, manage time effectively, and collaborate with teams.
7. Existing client relationships are highly advantageous.

Location & Travel:

• Home-based role with national travel.
• Ideally located in the East or South of the UK.
• Proximity to a Tersus office is a bonus.
• Regular travel to team meetings in South Wales and Huddersfield.

Benefits:

• 23 days annual leave plus bank holidays, increasing with service.
• Additional paid leave for Reservists and Cadet Force Volunteers.
• Access to 24/7 Virtual GP service.
• Life Insurance after 6 months.
• Comprehensive Family Leave policies.
• Employee Assistance Programme for personal and financial support.
• Pension salary sacrifice scheme.
• Mental health first aiders.
• Staff benefits platform with discounts and wellbeing support.
• Free mortgage advice.
• Support for Armed Forces Veterans transitioning to civilian careers.