Diverse Commercial Solutions Ltd
Business Development Manager
How your CV stacks up
Upload your CV to see how well it fits this job role
?%
Business Development Manager
Diverse Commercial Solutions Ltd is looking for an experienced Business Development Manager to drive new business growth across our commercial cleaning and technical facilities management services.
This is a senior, hands-on role for someone with strong facilities management industry knowledge, an established network, and a proven track record of securing profitable commercial contracts.
You will take ownership of the full sales cycle, from identifying opportunities and developing relationships through to tender submission, negotiation, contract award, and handover to the operational teams.
Key Responsibilities
- Identify and secure new commercial cleaning, technical maintenance, and facilities management contracts.
- Develop and manage a strong pipeline of qualified business opportunities.
- Generate leads through industry contacts, networking, referrals, tender portals, and direct approaches.
- Build relationships with key decision-makers, procurement teams, managing agents, and property professionals.
- Lead the preparation of tenders, proposals, quotations, and presentations.
- Attend client meetings, site visits, and industry events.
- Work with operational and finance teams to develop commercially viable service solutions.
- Ensure pricing is competitive and aligned with company margin expectations.
- Negotiate contract terms and support opportunities through to contract award.
- Provide accurate sales forecasts and pipeline reports to the Board.
- Monitor market trends, competitor activity, and new business opportunities.
- Ensure a clear and structured handover of new contracts to the operational teams.
- Support mobilisation and maintain contact with new clients during the early stages of service delivery.
Reasons to use Rodeo
Start with a chat, not a search bar
Grad scheme, placement, apprenticeship? Not sure what you want yet — that's fine. Your agent talks it through with you and turns "I have no idea" into a shortlist.
It searches the market for you
Every day your agent scans the market matching roles against what actually matters to you, not just keywords on a CV.
Only hits
No noise. No "maybe this fits." Just roles with a clear explanation of why they're right — and where to focus when applying.
About You
To be successful in this role, you will need:
- Significant business development experience within the facilities management industry.
- Strong knowledge of commercial cleaning, technical maintenance, or integrated facilities management.
- A proven track record of securing profitable commercial contracts.
- Experience managing the full sales and tender process.
- Strong commercial awareness, including pricing, margins, mobilisation costs, and contract profitability.
- Experience producing high-quality tender submissions and proposals.
- Confidence presenting to and negotiating with senior decision-makers.
- An established network of relevant industry contacts.
- Excellent communication, relationship-building, and influencing skills.
- The ability to work independently and take full ownership of the business development function.
- A full UK driving licence and flexibility to travel for client meetings and site visits.
Get help with your application
Your very own career expert that helps elevate your application to the next level.
Experience selling both commercial cleaning and technical facilities management services is essential for this role.
What We Offer
- £65,000 basic salary.
- 5% commission on qualifying new contracts, in line with the company commission scheme.
- Company vehicle or car allowance.
- Private healthcare.
- Gym membership allowance.
- Long-service holiday scheme.
- Company pension.
- Reward and recognition scheme.
- Laptop and mobile phone.
- The opportunity to play a key role in the continued growth of DCS.
About DCS
Diverse Commercial Solutions Ltd provides commercial cleaning, technical maintenance, and facilities management services to clients across South Wales and the South West.
We are a growing business with ambitious plans and a strong focus on service quality, long-term client relationships, and commercial performance.
How to Apply
Please apply with your CV and a brief summary of your relevant facilities management experience and business development achievements.
Diverse Commercial Solutions Ltd is an equal opportunities employer and welcomes applications from suitably qualified candidates from all backgrounds.
Pay: £65,000.00 per year
Benefits:
- Company car
- Company events
- Free parking
- Gym membership
- On-site parking
- Private medical insurance
Work Location: In person
“It took my CV and asked me questions relevant to understanding what kind of jobs to suggest for me. Suggestions were almost perfect. Jobs were exactly what I’ve been looking for.”
Jessica, London
Skills
Location