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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.