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New Business Development Manager

METRO ROD PLC
Posted 17 days ago, valid for a month
Location

London, Greater London SE24, England

Salary

£65,000 per annum

Contract type

Full Time

Life Insurance
Employee Assistance
Employee Discounts
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  • The New Business Manager position at Metro Rod in London and surrounding areas offers a full-time, permanent role with a salary ranging from £50,000 to £65,000, depending on experience, along with a £6,000 car allowance and bonus opportunities.
  • The successful candidate will be responsible for driving new business growth and managing a small number of existing accounts, contributing to a target of 20% annual business growth.
  • Applicants must have proven experience in business development, specifically within the drainage or pump industry, and experience selling to franchises, distributors, or social housing.
  • Candidates should possess technical, project management, or engineering experience, as well as strong relationship-building skills to ensure a first-class customer experience.
  • The role also includes a comprehensive benefits package, including 25 days of annual leave, a pension plan, and various employee support programs.

New Business Manager
Metro Rod
London & surrounding areas
Full time permanent
Salary £50,000 - £65,000 basic DOE plus bonus & benefits
Car allowance £6K

Metro Rod and Metro Plumb, part of Franchise Brands PLC, are leaders in providing comprehensive water and waste management services across the UK. Metro Rod, founded in 1983, offers drain clearance and maintenance through over 40 franchisees, serving major companies like Tesco, Mitie, Clarion, Axa, and Wetherspoons in sectors such as FM, social housing, property management, retail, industrial, and leisure.

With over 40 years in the industry, Metro Rod remains a fast-growing and dynamic business. Its sister company, Metro Plumb, operates more than 30 local depots, addressing a range of plumbing issues from emergency repairs to routine maintenance. Together, they offer a one-stop shop, supported by a network of over 600 engineers specialising in drainage, plumbing, pumps, and FOG management.

Additionally, Franchise Brands Waste & Water Services Division includes Willow Pumps and Filta, enhancing their comprehensive service offering. Major companies trust these brands for their consistent quality service and customer satisfaction, making them a trusted name in the industry.

What does it entail?

The successful individual will bring additional resource to the sales team to help us continue on our growth trajectory and you will be predominantly responsible for bringing on new business whilst also growing a small number of current accounts.

We provide emergency and planned drainage and plumbing through our national franchised network incorporating pumps, sewage treatment plants, asset mapping, tankering services and we are expanding our plumbing services into gas and renewables.

You will be expected to contribute to the teams efforts of 20% annual business growth, whilst at the same time have the relationship skills to onboard new customers and manage their expectations whilst delivery a first class customer experience

What do we look for?

  • Proven experience within business development
  • Experience within the drainage/pump industry is essential, as is experience selling to Franchises/Distributers/Social Housing to demonstrate your understanding of the differences and challenges of selling in this environment
  • Have demonstrable experience working with customers to increase market share and introducing new services
  • Be energetic, tenacious and positive in outlook
  • Have some technical, project management or engineering experience that demonstrates transferable skills in understanding our technical services and how they are delivered
  • Be up-to-date with social media LinkedIn trends and best practices
  • A curious approach to you work
  • Influencing skills

What do you get?

  • 25 days annual leave plus bank holidays
  • Royal London, Company Pension
  • Group Life Assurance
  • Additional Paid Leave / Special Leave
  • Company Events
  • Laptop / Company Mobile
  • Travel subsidy / mileage
  • Free Eye Tests / Subsidy for Glasses
  • Employee Assistance Programme
  • Occupational Health Support
  • Employee Discounts Platform - Sodexo

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In order to submit this application, a TotalJobs account will be created for you. As such, in addition to applying for this job, you will be signed up to all TotalJobs’ services as part of the process. By submitting this application, you agree to TotalJobs’ Terms and Conditions and acknowledge that your personal data will be transferred to TotalJobs and processed by them in accordance with their Privacy Policy.
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