Business Development Manager – Southern Home Counties & Wessex

RecruitMe; North Hertfordshire; Hybrid; GBP 50,000 - 58,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading property services contractor in the UK is seeking a Business Development Manager to drive growth across the Southern Home Counties & Wessex region. The role involves generating new business opportunities while maintaining strong relationships with existing clients. Applicants should have at least 2 years of experience in business development, and a full UK driving licence is essential. Competitive package includes a salary of £50,000, car allowance and bonuses. Join a company that values quality and sustainable practices.

Benefits

Car allowance

Fuel card

Up to 25% bonus

Benefits

Qualifications

• Minimum 2 years' experience in business development or account management.
• Proven success managing multiple clients and complex relationships.
• Full UK driving licence and willingness to travel across the Southern Home Counties & Wessex region.

Responsibilities

• Generate high-value enquiries and opportunities to meet and exceed turnover targets.
• Proactively identify, develop, and secure new business across target sectors.
• Maintain strong relationships with existing clients through regular contact and account reviews.

Skills

Business development

Account management

Communication skills

Commercial awareness

Organizational skills

Job description

Business Development Manager – Southern Home Counties & Wessex

£50,000 + Car Allowance + Fuel Card + Up to 25% Bonus + Benefits

Full-time | Permanent | Field & Office Based

Drive Growth. Build Relationships. Make an Impact.

Are you a results-driven Business Development Manager with a passion for building long-term client relationships and driving growth across multiple sectors? This is your chance to join one of the UK’s leading property services contractors — a company with an exceptional reputation for quality, sustainability, and people-first values.

We’re seeking a Business Development Manager to cover the Southern Home Counties & Wessex region, driving new business opportunities while nurturing key existing accounts across sectors such as Local Authorities, Housing Associations, Education, Health, Commercial, and Retail & Leisure.

Your Opportunity

As a Business Development Manager, you’ll play a pivotal role in ensuring branch turnover targets are met and exceeded. Around 40% of your time will focus on new business generation, with the remainder dedicated to managing and expanding relationships with established clients. You’ll be part of a collaborative, supportive environment that recognises achievement and rewards success.

Key Responsibilities

• Generate high-value enquiries and opportunities to meet and exceed turnover targets.

• Proactively identify, develop, and secure new business across target sectors.

• Maintain strong relationships with existing clients through regular contact and account reviews.

• Track performance versus targets and implement action plans to bridge any gaps.

• Collaborate with the Bid Team to ensure timely, high-quality tender submissions.

• Use the ERP system to manage leads, calls, and quotations with precision and accuracy.

• Produce detailed monthly sales reports and branch performance reviews.

• Attend client meetings, networking events, and industry functions to enhance visibility and influence.

• Liaise with supply chain partners including Dulux, Crown, PPG and others.

• Provide updates for digital marketing and complete client feedback surveys.

What We’re Looking For

• Minimum 2 years’ experience in business development or account management.

• Proven success managing multiple clients and complex relationships.

• At least 1 year’s experience selling services into one or more of the following:

• Local Authorities, Housing Associations, Education, Health, Commercial, or Retail & Leisure sectors.

• Background in construction, property services, or a Tier 1 Contractor environment preferred.

• Confident communicator with strong commercial awareness and organisational skills.

• Full UK driving licence and willingness to travel across the Southern Home Counties & Wessex region.

Why Join

• Competitive package: £50,000 + car allowance, fuel card, up to 25% bonus, and benefits.

• Genuine progression in a people-focused, values-led business.

• Variety and autonomy – every week brings new opportunities and client engagements.

• Supportive culture that encourages initiative, creativity, and professional development.

Ready to take your next step?

If you’re an ambitious, relationship-driven Business Development Manager ready to grow your career with a respected national organisation, we’d love to hear from you.

Apply today and be part of a company shaping the future of property services across the UK.