Rutherford Briant Recruitment
Business Development Manager
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Business Development Manager
We are partnering with a well-established specialist business that is experiencing continued growth and looking to expand its sales team with the addition of a Business Development Manager.
Responsibilities:
As a Business Development Manager, you will...
- Identify and target new business opportunities across catering, commercial, education, facilities management, healthcare, local authority, hospitals, schools and venues.
- Develop and execute strategic sales plans to achieve revenue targets.
- Generate leads through networking, cold outreach, industry events, and referrals.
- Build and maintain strong, long-term relationships with clients.
- Act as the main point of contact for key accounts.
- Understand client needs and recommend tailored cleaning and maintenance solutions.
- Monitor industry trends, competitor activity, and regulatory requirements (e.g., hygiene and safety standards).
- Identify opportunities for service expansion or new offerings.
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Requirements:
As a Business Development Manager, you will need...
- Proven experience in business development, sales, or account management (preferably in facilities management, cleaning services, or hospitality services).
- Track record of meeting or exceeding sales targets.
- Strong communication, negotiation, and presentation skills.
- Ability to build rapport and influence decision-makers.
- Commercial awareness and strategic thinking.
- Self-motivated with a proactive approach to sales.
- Results-driven and goal-oriented.
- Highly organised with strong time management skills.
- Adaptable and resilient in a fast-paced environment.
Benefits:
As a Business Development Manager, you will...
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- Competitive salary + commission/bonus structure.
- Company vehicle or travel allowance (if applicable).
- Company health plan.
- Opportunities for career progression.
- Ongoing training and professional development.
- Supportive and dynamic team environment.
If you are motivated by building strong pipelines, uncovering opportunities, and playing a key role in business growth, we would like to hear from you. Apply today to take the next step in your sales career.
Rutherford Briant is passionate about equity, diversity, and inclusion. We seek individuals from the widest talent pool and encourage underrepresented talent to apply to vacancies with us. We are committed to recruitment processes that are fair for all, regardless of background and personal characteristics.
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