Business Development Manager

Job Title: Business Development Manager Location: Bedford Salary: £38,500 plus OTE of up to £75k Employment Type: Full-time, Monday to Friday 9.00 am to 5.00 pm Company Overview:

Our client is a leading provider of high-quality cleaning services, committed to delivering excellence across commercial sectors. They are looking for an ambitious and results-driven Business Development Manager to join their team and contribute to their expanding portfolio. Job Summary:

Our client is seeking a dynamic and strategic Business Development Manager to identify, develop, and secure new business opportunities within the cleaning industry. This individual will play a key role in expanding their market presence, building strong client relationships, and driving revenue growth. The ideal candidate will have a proven track record in sales, and exceptional negotiation skills. Key Responsibilities:

·New Business Acquisition: Identify and target new business opportunities in the cleaning sector and booking appointments. ·Relationship Management: Develop and maintain strong, long-lasting relationships with new and existing clients, ensuring high levels of satisfaction and repeat business. ·Sales Strategy: Create and implement effective sales strategies to achieve company growth objectives, expanding the client base and increasing revenue streams. ·Proposal Development: Prepare and present tailored proposals to prospective clients, effectively showcasing the company's services and value propositions. ·Sales Reporting: Track and report on sales activities, pipeline, and revenue forecasts, providing regular updates to senior management. Key Skills and Qualifications:

·Experience: Proven experience in business development or sales, ideally within the cleaning, facilities management, or service industry. ·Sales Expertise: Demonstrated success in generating leads, managing sales pipelines, and closing deals. ·Relationship Building: Excellent interpersonal and communication skills with the ability to build trust and rapport with clients at all levels. ·Negotiation Skills: Strong negotiation and contract management abilities. ·Problem-Solving: Ability to think strategically and pro actively address client needs and challenges. ·Self-Motivated: Results-driven with a strong work ethic and the ability to work independently as well as part of a team. ·Meetings: Must be willing to travel across  Bedford, Oxford, Northampton, London etc

Benefits:

·Competitive salary and commission structure ·22 days holiday, plus bank holidays ·Company car, laptop, phone etc ·Pension ·Health cash plan  

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