Business Development Manager

London
3 weeks ago
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Business Development Manager

Commercial Cleaning | Facilities Management | B2B Sales

Location: London & M25 Corridor

Salary: £40,000 - £50,000 basic + Commission + Benefits

Job Type: Full-Time | Permanent

Industry: Commercial Cleaning / Facilities Management

Right to Work in the UK Required

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About the Company

Our client is a B Corp-certified commercial cleaning and facilities management provider with over 15 years of experience delivering high-quality, eco-friendly services across London and the M25 corridor.

Accreditations include ISO 9001, ISO 14001, ISO 45001 and EcoVadis Bronze status. As a Living Wage employer, the company is committed to sustainability, compliance, quality assurance and long-term client partnerships.

Due to continued growth and a 2026 expansion strategy, we are now recruiting an experienced Business Development Manager to drive new business acquisition across the commercial cleaning and FM sector.

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The Role - Business Development Manager (B2B Sales)

This is a field-based, target-driven sales role focused on generating new commercial cleaning and facilities management contracts.

You will manage the full sales cycle including:

* Lead generation and prospecting

* Cold outreach and LinkedIn engagement

* Site surveys and client consultations

* Tender management and RFP responses

* Proposal writing and bid submission

* Client presentations and contract negotiation

* CRM management and pipeline forecasting

You will work closely with senior leadership and play a key role in revenue growth and market expansion beyond London.

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Key Responsibilities

* Develop and manage a strong B2B sales pipeline

* Win new commercial cleaning contracts across London & M25

* Lead tender processes from qualification to submission

* Conduct client site visits and prepare costed proposals

* Engage senior decision-makers across multiple sectors

* Deliver against agreed revenue and KPI targets

* Maintain accurate CRM records and sales forecasts

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Target Sectors

* Corporate offices & business parks

* Retail & shopping centres

* Hospitality (restaurants, cafés, hotels)

* Healthcare facilities

* Education providers

* Technology companies

* Mixed-use commercial developments

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Candidate Requirements

Essential Skills & Experience

* Proven B2B sales experience (cleaning, FM or service contracts preferred)

* Track record of meeting or exceeding sales targets

* Strong commercial awareness and understanding of the sales cycle

* Experience managing tenders and RFP submissions

* Excellent written and verbal communication skills

* Self-motivated with the ability to manage your own territory

* Professional presence with senior stakeholders

* Full UK driving licence

* CRM and Microsoft Office proficiency

* Right to work in the UK

Desirable

* Experience within commercial cleaning or facilities management

* Understanding of sustainability, ESG or environmental practices

* Existing network in corporate, retail or hospitality sectors

* Experience selling value-led solutions rather than price-led services

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Salary & Benefits

* £40,000 - £50,000 basic salary (DOE)

* Performance-related commission

* Life Insurance

* Private Health Insurance including dental

* Employee discounts and benefits scheme

* Ongoing professional development

* Career progression opportunities

* Exposure to robotics and automation technology

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Why Apply?

This is an excellent opportunity for an ambitious Business Development Manager, FM Sales Manager, Commercial Cleaning Sales Executive, or B2B Account Manager seeking:

* A high-growth, environmentally responsible employer

* Clear progression opportunities

* Direct impact on company expansion strategy

* A supportive but performance-focused culture

Mandeville is acting as an Employment Agency in relation to this vacancy

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