Business Development Manager – Southern Home Counties & Wessex
£50,000 + Car Allowance + Fuel Card + Up to 25% Bonus + Benefits
Full-time | Permanent | Field & Office Based
Drive Growth. Build Relationships. Make an Impact.
Are you a results-driven Business Development Manager with a passion for building long-term client relationships and driving growth across multiple sectors? This is your chance to join one of the UK’s leading property services contractors — a company with an exceptional reputation for quality, sustainability, and people-first values.
We’re seeking a Business Development Manager to cover the Southern Home Counties & Wessex region, driving new business opportunities while nurturing key existing accounts across sectors such as Local Authorities, Housing Associations, Education, Health, Commercial, and Retail & Leisure.
Your Opportunity
As a Business Development Manager, you’ll play a pivotal role in ensuring branch turnover targets are met and exceeded. Around 40% of your time will focus on new business generation, with the remainder dedicated to managing and expanding relationships with established clients. You’ll be part of a collaborative, supportive environment that recognises achievement and rewards success.
Key Responsibilities
Generate high-value enquiries and opportunities to meet and exceed turnover targets.
Proactively identify, develop, and secure new business across target sectors.
Maintain strong relationships with existing clients through regular contact and account reviews.
Track performance versus targets and implement action plans to bridge any gaps.
Collaborate with the Bid Team to ensure timely, high-quality tender submissions.
Use the ERP system to manage leads, calls, and quotations with precision and accuracy.
Produce detailed monthly sales reports and branch performance reviews.
Attend client meetings, networking events, and industry functions to enhance visibility and influence.
Liaise with supply chain partners including Dulux, Crown, PPG and others.
Provide updates for digital marketing and complete client feedback surveys.
What We’re Looking For
Minimum 2 years’ experience in business development or account management.
Proven success managing multiple clients and complex relationships.
At least 1 year’s experience selling services into one or more of the following:
Local Authorities, Housing Associations, Education, Health, Commercial, or Retail & Leisure sectors.
Background in construction, property services, or a Tier 1 Contractor environment preferred.
Confident communicator with strong commercial awareness and organisational skills.
Full UK driving licence and willingness to travel across the Southern Home Counties & Wessex region.
Why Join
Competitive package: £50,000 + car allowance, fuel card, up to 25% bonus, and benefits.
Genuine progression in a people-focused, values-led business.
Variety and autonomy – every week brings new opportunities and client engagements.
Supportive culture that encourages initiative, creativity, and professional development.
Ready to take your next step?
If you’re an ambitious, relationship-driven Business Development Manager ready to grow your career with a respected national organisation, we’d love to hear from you.
Apply today and be part of a company shaping the future of property services across the UK.
