Business Development Manager - Cleaning Services / Security

Concept Technical; City Of London; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading services provider in the UK is looking for an ambitious Business Development Manager to drive new sales in the cleaning and security services sector. The ideal candidate should have a strong sales focus, excellent communication skills, and experience in the education or healthcare sectors. The role offers a salary range of £40k-£60k plus commission and various benefits.

Benefits

Car allowance

Laptop

Mobile phone

Qualifications

• Experience in selling to Schools/Education/Healthcare sector.
• Target focused with a strong track record of sales.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Manage the bidding process and close tenders effectively.
• Develop and deliver sales strategy for growth.
• Build strong client relationships to win bids.

Skills

Sales strategy development

Client relationship management

Commercial acumen

Verbal communication

Written communication

Job description

This role is for an ambitious and commercially focused Business Development Manager or Sales professional with a proven track record of selling contracted cleaning and security services.

My client's business has a brilliant opportunity for a Business Development Manager to join us in maintaining existing and managing new business across the Company. Covering Nationally, candidates will be part of a highly successful team which consistently wins many new contracts through bidding excellence with the buy in of the entire operational and senior management team.

Job Description

Remuneration: £40k- £60k pa negotiable on experience + Commission, Car allowance, Laptop, and mobile phone.

Main Responsibilities

• Manage the bidding process, closing multiple tenders and new business proposals to achieve an annual sales target.
• Process enquiries and proposals and provide best value options.
• Achieve sales of £2m target in the first year.
• Develop and deliver a sales strategy that maximises sales and profitability.
• Develop successful client relationships that lead to winning bids for tender.
• Develop business in new markets and recognize and act on growth opportunities.
• Manage Sales CRM and regular reporting of pipeline management.
• Support the implementation and monitoring of all company marketing initiatives via events and conferencing.
• Develop strong working relationships internally and externally with both key senior stakeholders and education professionals.
• Participate in local/national networking/sales initiatives and relevant site visits.
• Be acutely aware of competitor activities and industry trends.
• Be able to present and close high value orders.

The Ideal Candidate

• Ideally have experience selling to Schools/Education/Healthcare sector with FM.
• Be target focused and have commercial acumen.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills with the ability to inspire trust with both clients and colleagues.
• Passionate about growth and selling within the sector.
• Extensive knowledge of the industry.
• Possess a “can-do” attitude.
• Creative in thinking and approach, forward thinking to anticipate future trends.
• Able to multi-task and work to deadlines.
• Be Presentable and Client focused.