Business Development Manager

Business Development Manager

Location: Wirral / North West (Field-Based with Office Presence)

Salary: £40,000 - £45,000 + Car Allowance + Performance Bonus

Benefits: 28 Days Holiday + Pension

Our client is a well-established and growing property services group based on the Wirral. Following a period of expansion and business integration, they are looking to appoint an experienced Business Development Manager to support their ambitious growth plans across the North West and wider UK markets.

This is an excellent opportunity for a commercially driven individual with experience within Social Housing, Facilities Management, Construction, Property Services or the Public Sector to join a business with a strong reputation and a diverse service offering.

The Role

Reporting directly to the senior leadership team, the Business Development Manager will be responsible for identifying, developing and securing new business opportunities across a range of sectors.

The role will be predominantly field-based, meeting prospective clients and developing relationships, with some time spent at the company's Wirral office.

The successful candidate will focus on generating opportunities with:

• Main Contractors
• Social Housing Providers
• Housing Associations
• Local Authorities and Councils
• Schools and Multi-Academy Trusts
• Universities and Higher Education Institutions
• Commercial Property Owners and Facilities Teams
• Public Sector Organisations

The business delivers a wide range of property improvement, refurbishment, maintenance and facilities management services, creating significant opportunities to develop both new and existing client relationships.

Key Responsibilities

• Identify and secure new business opportunities across target sectors.
• Develop and maintain relationships with key stakeholders, decision-makers and procurement teams.
• Generate opportunities through networking, referrals, industry events and market research.
• Manage the full business development cycle from initial contact through to contract award.
• Monitor tender portals, frameworks and procurement opportunities.
• Prepare and deliver client presentations, proposals and commercial submissions.
• Maintain an active pipeline and provide regular sales forecasting updates.
• Collaborate with operational teams to ensure a smooth transition from sales to delivery.
• Represent the business professionally at meetings, events and industry forums.

Candidate Requirements

We are particularly interested in speaking with candidates who have experience within:

• Social Housing
• Facilities Management
• Local Government
• Property Maintenance
• Construction
• Building Services
• Refurbishment
• Commercial Property Services

Essential Skills & Experience

• Proven track record of winning new business and generating revenue growth.
• Strong commercial awareness and relationship management skills.
• Experience engaging with contractors, housing providers, public sector organisations or commercial clients.
• Excellent communication, presentation and negotiation skills.
• Self-motivated with the ability to manage your own workload and business pipeline.
• Full UK Driving Licence.

Desirable

• Existing network within social housing, education, local authority or contractor markets.
• Experience selling maintenance, refurbishment, FM or construction-related services.
• Understanding of public sector procurement frameworks and tendering processes.

Package

• £40,000 - £45,000 basic salary (negotiable depending on experience)
• Uncapped performance-related bonus
• Car allowance
• 28 days holiday
• Pension scheme
• Autonomy to develop and grow a significant business area
• Genuine opportunity for progression within a growing organisation

Apply: Ready to bring your expertise to the team? Apply today!

Contact Daniel Addison on (phone number removed) or apply with your CV to (url removed)

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