Business Development Manager

My client who has been operating since 2015, is a growing provider of manned security and facilities management services. They provide a wide range of security services for a diverse client base that includes; Councils, Care Homes, Schools, Academies, Universities, Gatehouses, Checkpoints, Zoos, Commercial and Residential companies, with contracts across the country. Their Cleaning Division predominantly perform non contractual cleaning requirements. However, there is a strong desire to explore and pursue more contracted work to achieve growth.

They have reached a point in their development where they need to recruit a Business Development Manager to support their Cleaning Division to achieve their growth plans. Candidates for this role must be flexible and adaptable to a fast-paced environment, with the ability to work both independently and in collaboration with colleagues. They are looking to target all sectors and as a national company they are looking for contracts across the country. This BDM role offers the right candidate an excellent opportunity to build a whole sales function within the business. You will not be just a number, but responsible for over time, developing a sales team.

Candidates for this role should have a good all-round knowledge of the cleaning industry and have successfully sold in this sector, have a knowledge of all elements of the sales cycle from lead finding through to closing the sale. Candidates should have an engaging personality, strong communication and presentation skills and a smart appearance. A UK driving licence is also a must. Location wise candidates can reside anywhere, operating remotely with the occasional office visit.

They are looking for a mature industry experienced Business Development professional to come in and get on with the job in hand rather than them tell the successful applicant how to do it. As this is a new position, they are happy to devise a commission structure and a sales target in consultation with the successful candidate.

Please note - The client will only consider candidates who have previous sales success within the cleaning sector and will not consider candidates without this experience.

Basic salary 35K (possibly higher for a particularly strong candidate), commission to be agreed, mileage allowance, laptop, mobile phone, Nest pension and 20 days holiday

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