Sentrex
Business Development Executive (Pathway to BDM)
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Break Into Business Development — With Real Experience
Looking to start a career in sales but want real exposure, not just admin tasks?
Sentrex Services UK Ltd is a growing national provider of contract cleaning and facilities management services. We are looking for a Business Development Executive to join our Manchester Head Office.
This is a genuine entry-level route into Business Development, where you’ll work on live enquiries, real opportunities, and revenue-generating activity — building towards a Business Development Manager role.
You’ll work closely with Sales, Operations, and senior management, learning how deals are won from enquiry through to delivery.
The Role
This is a fast-paced, office-based role supporting the early stages of the sales process.
You will:
- Handle and qualify inbound enquiries
- Support pricing, quotes, and proposals
- Coordinate live jobs and client communication
- Help move opportunities through to conversion
A key part of the role is working on subcontractor-led jobs, giving you hands-on experience of how work is:
- Priced
- Managed
- Delivered
This is not a back-office position — you’ll be directly involved in real clients, real jobs, and real commercial decisions.
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What You’ll Be Doing
Handling Enquiries
- Respond to incoming calls, web enquiries, and live chat
- Ask the right questions to qualify opportunities
- Record and manage all activity in the CRM
Supporting Sales
- Gather information for costing and pricing
- Assist with quotes and proposals
- Send service agreements and track progress
Coordinating Jobs
- Manage subcontractor communication and updates
- Act as the link between client, supplier, and internal teams
- Keep jobs moving and follow up where required
Planning & Organisation
- Book site visits and surveys
- Maintain accurate and up-to-date records
- Ensure nothing is missed or delayed
📈 Progression Path
This role is designed to move you into Business Development.
You will:
- Learn how enquiries convert into live contracts
- Build confidence dealing directly with clients
- Develop a strong understanding of pricing and decision-making
- Start building your own relationships and pipeline
🚀 Progression to Business Development Manager can be fast, based on performance, attitude, and results.
Why Join Sentrex
- Strong and consistent flow of inbound enquiries
- Full exposure to the sales and operational process
- Hands-on experience from day one
- Close working relationship with senior team
- Clear, structured career progression
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What We’re Looking For
✅ Target-driven and motivated by results
✅ Confident communicator with a strong conversion mindset
✅ Ambitious, competitive, and focused on progression
Essential
- Clear, confident communicator
- Highly organised with strong attention to detail
- Comfortable speaking with clients and on the phone
- Proactive, quick to learn, and take ownership
- Motivated to build a career in sales
Desirable
- Background in admin, customer service, or sales support
- Experience handling enquiries or coordinating work
- Exposure to B2B services, FM, or cleaning
Working Setup
- Based full-time at our Manchester Head Office
- Office-based role (phone and desktop environment)
- Daily interaction with Sales and Operations teams
📍 Manchester Head Office (Office-Based)
🕒 Full-Time | Permanent
💰 Competitive Salary + Bonus + Clear Progression
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If you’re looking to build a long-term career in business development and want to gain real commercial experience from day one — we’d like to hear from you.
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