Business Development Manager

Business Development Manager

Location: Hybrid (Home-Based & Field-Based)
Territory: National
Salary: £60,000 Basic + Commission + Car Allowance

The Opportunity

Background within asbestos, fire safety, surveying, environmental services or facilities management is a must.

A leading specialist within the compliance and surveying sector is seeking an ambitious and driven Business Development Manager to support its continued growth across the UK.

This is a national, hybrid role combining home working with time spent meeting clients and developing new business opportunities across the country. The successful candidate will be a true hunter with a proven track record of identifying, winning, and growing new client relationships.

Working within a highly respected and expanding organisation, you will play a key role in driving revenue growth by securing new business opportunities across commercial, industrial, public sector, and construction-related markets.

Key Responsibilities

• Identify, target, and win new business opportunities across the UK.


• Develop and implement strategic business development plans to achieve sales targets.


• Build relationships with key decision-makers and stakeholders.


• Generate leads through networking, referrals, industry contacts, and proactive prospecting.


• Conduct client meetings, presentations, and site visits.


• Manage opportunities through the full sales cycle from initial contact through to contract award.


• Maintain and develop a pipeline of opportunities using the company's CRM system.


• Attend industry events, exhibitions, and networking opportunities where appropriate.


• Work closely with operational teams to ensure a smooth transition from sale to delivery.

• Proven experience in a Business Development Manager, Sales Manager, or Account Director position.


• Strong new business focus with a genuine hunter mentality.


• Background within asbestos, fire safety, compliance, surveying, environmental services, facilities management, construction support services, or a related sector.


• Existing network of industry contacts and decision-makers would be highly advantageous.


• Demonstrable track record of consistently achieving and exceeding sales targets.


• Strong commercial awareness and negotiation skills.


• Self-motivated, driven, and comfortable working autonomously.


• Full UK driving licence.

• £60,000 basic salary.


• Uncapped commission structure.


• Car allowance.


• Hybrid working model.


• National remit with autonomy to develop your own business strategy.


• Opportunity to join a growing, ambitious business with genuine opportunities for progression.

We're looking for an overachiever who thrives on winning new business. Someone who enjoys opening doors, building relationships, and turning opportunities into long-term partnerships. You will already have experience operating within a compliance, surveying, environmental, fire safety, asbestos, or related technical service environment and bring a strong network of contacts that can help accelerate growth from day one.

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