Business Development Manager

Business Development Manager Location: Remote (East coast based) Territory Focus: East Coast regions such as Norfolk, Peterborough, Cambridge and surrounding areas Salary: Competitive base depeoding on experience (£30,000- £50,000) + performance‑based commission/bonus About Us Our client are a leading UK commercial and specialist cleaning services provider, offering comprehensive cleaning solutions for offices, commercial kitchens, floors, specialist sites and more across multiple sectors. Role Overview We’re looking for a self‑motivated, results‑driven Business Development Manager to join our team. You will focus on generating new business in key growth regions along the East Coast of England. This is a remote role with flexibility, but frequent travel across your territory will be necessary to build relationships and close deals. Key Responsibilities * Develop and execute a strategic plan to expand the client base across Norfolk, Peterborough, Cambridge and surrounding East Coast areas. * Identify, prospect and qualify new business opportunities with commercial clients (offices, manufacturing, education, hospitality, etc.). * Build strong, long‑term relationships with decision makers and stakeholders. * Deliver compelling sales presentations, proposals and service solutions tailored to client needs. * Manage the full business development cycle — from lead generation, meetings and proposals to negotiation and contract closure. * Track and report on sales pipeline, opportunities and revenue forecasts using CRM. * Represent the company at regional networking events, industry gatherings and customer meetings. * Collaborate with internal teams (operations, delivery, estimating) to ensure proposals are accurate and deliverable. Qualifications & Skills * Proven experience in business development, sales, or a similar role — ideally within commercial cleaning, facilities services, or B2B services. * Excellent communication, negotiation and relationship‑building skills. * Strong commercial awareness and ability to convert prospects into long‑term contracts. * Self‑motivated, disciplined and comfortable working independently with minimal supervision. * Practical understanding of CRM systems and pipeline reporting. * Must be willing to travel regularly across the East Coast territory. What We Offer * Competitive base salary with performance incentives. * Flexible remote working with a focus on results. * Opportunity to grow revenue and build a large regional client portfolio. * Supportive team environment with sales and operations collaboration. * Tools and technology to help you manage your sales pipeline effectively