Business Development Manager - Soft Services FM | Car & OTE

Sphere Solutions; Manchester; On-site; GBP 45,000 - 55,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Company car

23 days leave + bank holidays

Comprehensive benefits package

Training and career development

Clear progression opportunities

Job summary

Sphere Solutions in Manchester is seeking a proactive Business Development Manager to drive growth across Soft Services FM, including cleaning and support services. You will convert warm inbound and marketing-generated leads into profitable opportunities, conduct client meetings and site surveys, and develop tailored service proposals and tender submissions.

You'll build relationships with key decision-makers, manage opportunities through the full sales cycle, maintain an accurate CRM pipeline,

Qualifications

• Proven track record in business development or sales within FM/outsourced services.
• Strong ability to win new business and meet revenue targets.
• Excellent communication, presentation and negotiation skills.
• Experience producing proposals, tenders and customer-facing presentations.

Responsibilities

• Convert warm inbound and marketing-generated leads into profitable new business opportunities.
• Conduct client meetings, site surveys and discovery sessions to understand customer requirements.
• Develop tailored service solutions and prepare proposals, quotations and tender submissions.
• Build relationships with key decision-makers across various sectors.
• Manage opportunities through the full sales cycle from inquiry to contract award.
• Maintain an accurate sales pipeline and CRM system.
• Collaborate with Operations and Commercial teams to ensure seamless mobilisation and onboarding.

Skills

Sales experience

Account management

Negotiation

Presentation skills

Relationship building

Tools

CRM software

Job description

Sphere Solutions in Manchester is seeking a proactive Business Development Manager to drive growth across Soft Services FM, including cleaning and support services. You will convert warm inbound and marketing-generated leads into profitable opportunities, conduct client meetings and site surveys, and develop tailored service proposals and tender submissions.

You'll build relationships with key decision-makers, manage opportunities through the full sales cycle, maintain an accurate CRM pipeline,