Business Development Manager – Cleaning & Security (Shopping Centres & Retail Parks)
London / Southeast (Field-Based)
£60,000 – £70,000 + Commission + Car Allowance
We are working on behalf of a well-established, fast-growing provider of cleaning and security services, seeking a high-calibre Business Development Manager to drive growth across shopping centres and retail parks in the South of England.
This is an opportunity to join a highly successful and established business development team, operating with a proven methodology for approaching clients, generating opportunities, and converting contracts—supported by dedicated bid and telemarketing functions.
The Role
As Business Development Manager, you will be responsible for winning new contracts across London, the Southeast, and Southwest, focusing on integrated cleaning and security solutions within shopping centres and retail parks.
This is a consultative sales role, combining strategic business development with relationship-led engagement rather than purely cold calling, supported by an established infrastructure designed to maximise success.
Key responsibilities include:
* Driving new business development activity across shopping centres and retail parks
* Securing contracts for security and cleaning services
* Managing the full sales cycle from lead generation to contract award
* Working within a proven sales methodology that supports consistent conversion
* Collaborating with bid and telemarketing teams to strengthen pipeline and win rates
* Building relationships with managing agents and key stakeholders (Savills, CBRE, Knight Frank)
About You
We are looking for a proven Business Development Manager who can hit the ground running and add value within an already high-performing business development environment.
* Strong background in sales within cleaning or security services
* Demonstrable success in business development, winning new contracts
* Experience working within structured sales processes or methodologies
* Ability to leverage internal support functions to maximise results
* Experience engaging with senior stakeholders across shopping centres and retail parks
* Commercially astute with a relationship-led approach to business development
* Ideally based within the M25, with flexibility to travel
The Opportunity
* Be part of an established business development team with a proven track record of success
* Benefit from a structured sales approach, supported by bid specialists and telemarketing resource
* Take ownership of a high-potential region with strong market opportunity
* Earn commission based on performance, with realistic additional earnings of 10k+
If you are an experienced business development professional with a background in cleaning or security, and a strong track record in sales, we would like to hear from you