Business Development Manager

Role overview

About the company

What you will do

• Identify and develop new business and build relationships with facilities managers, estates teams, property professionals, contractors and other decision-makers.
• Manage opportunities from initial contact through contract award; attend client meetings, site visits and networking events.
• Understand client needs, develop solutions with operational teams, and prepare proposals, quotations and commercial presentations.
• Grow existing accounts, identify additional service opportunities, and maintain accurate pipeline records.
• Coordinate new-business handovers with internal operational and technical teams.
• Track market trends and competitor activity, and represent the company professionally to build lasting client partnerships.

Who you are

• Previous business development, account management or sales experience within the water industry is essential.
• Strong understanding of water hygiene, Legionella compliance, water treatment or associated services.
• Understanding of the commercial environment for services including risk assessments, monitoring, remedial works and sampling.
• Proven ability to generate new business, develop accounts and manage a sales pipeline independently.
• Strong communication, negotiation and relationship-building skills; commercially aware, proactive, organised and able to work autonomously.
• Full UK driving licence and willingness to travel as required.

Benefits

• Company car; 20 days of annual leave including bank holidays, with the option to buy additional leave.
• Employee Assistance Programme and a £250 work birthday bonus after two years of service.
• Free on-site parking and fully funded training and development.