Job Description:

Business Development Manager

Location: Orpington (Covering London & South East Region)
Salary: £55,000 - £60,000 per annum
Bonus: Up to 25% Annual Bonus
Car Allowance: £6,452 per annum (£8,052 Electric Vehicle Allowance)
Benefits: Excellent Benefits Package

Business Development Manager

We are seeking an ambitious and commercially driven Business Development Manager to join our growing team based in Orpington.

This is an exciting opportunity for an experienced sales professional with a proven track record of developing new business and managing key client relationships within the construction, property maintenance, social housing, or building services sectors.

The successful candidate will play a key role in driving revenue growth, securing new opportunities, and building long-term partnerships across public and private sector clients.

Key Responsibilities

• Generate sufficient volume and value of enquiries to achieve and exceed turnover targets.

• Proactively identify and secure new business opportunities while managing and developing existing client relationships.

• Build and maintain strong relationships with key decision-makers across target sectors.

• Develop strategic account plans and identify opportunities for growth within existing accounts.

• Monitor sales performance against targets and implement action plans where required.

• Attend networking events, client meetings, industry exhibitions, and business development activities.

• Work closely with operational and bid teams to support tender submissions and business opportunities.

• Maintain accurate records of opportunities, quotations, and client interactions through the CRM system.

• Produce monthly sales reports and pipeline forecasts.

• Support marketing initiatives, social media activity, and client engagement campaigns.

• Ensure quotations and proposals are submitted accurately and within agreed timescales.

• Develop relationships with key supply chain and industry partners.

About You

We are looking for a motivated and resilient sales professional who thrives in a target-driven environment and enjoys building lasting business relationships.

Essential Experience

• Proven track record in business development and account management.

• Experience selling services into one or more of the following sectors:

  • Local Authorities

  • Housing Associations

  • Education

  • Healthcare

  • Commercial Property

  • Retail & Leisure

• Experience managing multiple client relationships and sales opportunities simultaneously.

• Strong negotiation, presentation, and communication skills.

• Full UK Driving Licence.

Desirable

• Experience within construction, property maintenance, facilities management, social housing, or building services.

• Experience working for a Tier 1 Contractor or similar organisation.

• Knowledge of public sector procurement and tendering processes.

What We Offer

Competitive salary of £55,000 - £60,000.

Bonus scheme of up to 25%.

£6,452 car allowance or £8,052 electric vehicle allowance.

23 days annual leave plus bank holidays.

Opportunity to buy and sell up to one week's holiday.

Enhanced maternity and paternity pay.

Employee referral bonus scheme.

Long service awards.

Employee Assistance Programme (EAP).

Ongoing career development and progression opportunities.

Supportive and collaborative working environment.

If you are a driven Business Development Manager looking to join a successful and growing organisation with excellent earning potential and career prospects, we would love to hear from you. Apply today with your CV.