Business Development Manager
Location: Altrincham, Greater Manchester (Hybrid)
Salary: £35,000 – £40,000 per annum
Benefits: Bonus / Commission / Car Allowance / Pension / Hybrid working model / 25 days annual leave plus bank holidays / Mileage and expenses paid for client travel
About the Company
A specialist provider of building fabric maintenance, façade services and access solutions, delivering services to a wide range of UK clients. The business is recognised for its technical expertise, strong safety culture and long-term client relationships.
The Role
The company is seeking a Business Development Manager to support continued growth across the UK market. Reporting directly to the Managing Director, the role will focus on generating new business, developing strong client relationships and managing opportunities through the full sales cycle.
This is a hands-on role suited to a proactive, commercially minded individual who is comfortable operating with autonomy while working closely with senior leadership and internal delivery teams.
Key Responsibilities
• Identify, target and secure new business opportunities across the UK
• Build and manage a robust pipeline of qualified prospects
• Develop relationships with key decision-makers and stakeholders
• Conduct client meetings to understand requirements and present solutions
• Manage the full sales lifecycle from initial contact through to contract award
• Prepare proposals, pricing and commercial documentation
• Work closely with operational and technical teams to ensure commercially viable solutions
• Achieve agreed revenue and activity targets
• Maintain accurate CRM records and sales forecasts
• Represent the business at client meetings and industry events
Candidate Profile
Essential:
• Proven experience in a Business Development or B2B sales role
• Demonstrated ability to generate and close new business
• Strong communication, relationship-building and negotiation skills
• Comfortable working in a hybrid role with a minimum of 3 days per week in the Altrincham office
• Full UK driving licence
Preferred:
• Experience working within or selling into the construction industry
• Experience selling service-based, maintenance or technical solutions
• Familiarity with CRM systems
Why Join This Business?
• Direct exposure to and support from the Managing Director
• Clear and achievable commission structure
• Opportunity to make a visible impact on business growth
• Collaborative, professional working environment