Business Development Director

We are seeking to recruit a driven, ambitious and enthusiastic Business Development/Commercial Director with a proven track record of winning profitable new business within the Cleaning industry to assist with our planned growth. . The Role: Build a sales pipeline of new opportunities to ensure sales targets are met. Possess and excellent knowledge of the entire sales cycle from initial lead finding through to tendering and closing of the sale. Identify opportunities and upsell within the existing customer base. Monitor the company's industry competitors, new products and market conditions to understand a customer's specific needs. Educate customers on how products or services can benefit them financially and professionally. Once the contract is won the BDM will assist in setting up the contract and operational matters. Ensure that the business delivers on its statutory requirements and all sales literature, policies and procedures are maintained to comply with business and ISO requirements Desired skills and Experience Minimum of five years' experience in business development Experience selling Contract Cleaning Services or related services is essential Strong understanding of the FM sector, with regards to corporate London markets Successful record of delivering new business growth Must be driven, confident, tenacious and determined Strong influencing and interpersonal skills with the ability to create and maintain effective working relationships with people at all levels Strong organisational and management skills, leading teams and working under pressure Excellent presentation, verbal and written communication skills, with an exceptional attention to detail Work side by Side with Operations on contract retention and renegotiations We would like to hear from you if you are a new business hunter from the Cleaning or FM sector, with experience of selling soft FM services to managing agents and can demonstrate a strong network in the FM industry without this we cannot consider applications .  If you are interested in this fantastic opportunity please apply or call Dan on (phone number removed) or email (url removed)