Reed
Business Development Manager
Killingworth, Newcastle upon Tyne
£60,000 – £80,000 Basic (Negotiable DOE)
Office Based with UK-wide Travel
Our client is a growing specialist access and building maintenance business delivering rope access, commercial window cleaning and maintenance solutions across the UK.
Due to continued growth, they are looking to appoint a commercially driven Business Development Manager to take ownership of new business development, build a strong sales pipeline, and help drive the next phase of the company's growth.
The Role
- Identify and secure new business opportunities across building maintenance, rope access, commercial window cleaning, construction and offshore sectors
- Build and maintain strong relationships with contractors, consultants, facilities managers and end users
- Generate and manage a pipeline of opportunities from initial contact through to contract award
- Attend client meetings, site visits and networking events across the UK
- Support tender submissions, pricing and commercial negotiations
- Introduce and develop CRM processes and sales reporting
- Work closely with operational teams to ensure projects are commercially viable and successfully delivered
About You
- Proven experience in a Business Development, Sales or Commercial role
- Background within rope access, construction, building maintenance, facilities management, offshore or industrial services
- Strong industry knowledge and existing contacts
- Ability to work independently and build a pipeline from scratch
- Commercially aware, organised and target driven
- Full UK driving licence and willing to travel nationwide
What's on Offer?
- £60,000 – £80,000 basic salary
- Future bonus scheme
- Opportunity to shape and develop the sales function
- Join a growing, ambitious business where your impact will be visible from day one
- Genuine opportunity to influence future growth and strategy
This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced business development professional who enjoys autonomy, building relationships, and creating new opportunities within a growing business.
To apply for this job please visit www.reed.co.uk.
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