Business Development Manager

Job Title: Business Development Manager - Commercial Contract Cleaning Sector

Company: Green Machine SW Ltd

Reporting to: Company directors

Job Type: Full time – Permanent – Hybrid Role

Salary: £40,000 to £45,000 (based on experience) + uncapped commission

Location:

Based in Newbury with regular travel to client sites within a 100-mile radius, primarily covering the South, South East and East of England. This is a field-based role, and a full UK driving licence is essential. You should be willing to travel extensively to attend client meetings, site surveys and networking opportunities.

Benefits

• Company vehicle
• 28 days holiday (inclusive of bank holidays)
• Mobile phone
• Laptop
• Excellent career progression opportunities
• Flexible working hours
• Family-owned, employee-focused business
• Hybrid working
• Uncapped commission scheme

About the Role

Green Machine SW Ltd is looking for an experienced and motivated Business Development Manager to drive the continued growth of our commercial contract cleaning division.

This role is responsible for identifying and securing new commercial cleaning contracts, developing long-term client relationships and achieving ambitious sales targets. Reporting directly to the Company Directors, you will play a key role in expanding our presence across the South, South East and East of England.

The successful candidate will have a proven track record of winning new business, producing high-quality proposals and tender submissions, and delivering exceptional customer service throughout the sales process.

Your annual sales target will be £1.5 million of profitable new contract business.

Key Responsibilities

• Generate new commercial contract cleaning opportunities.
• Identify, prospect and develop new business relationships.
• Arrange and attend meetings with prospective clients across your designated region.
• Travel regularly to customer sites within a 100-mile radius of Newbury, primarily throughout the South, South East and East of England.
• Carry out professional site surveys.
• Prepare, write and present high-quality proposals and tender submissions.
• Negotiate and secure new commercial cleaning contracts.
• Work closely with the Operations Team to ensure successful mobilisation of new contracts.
• Build long-term client relationships to maximise retention and future opportunities.
• Represent Green Machine SW Ltd professionally at all times.
• Maintain an accurate sales pipeline and achieve agreed sales targets.

What We're Looking For

The successful candidate will have:

• A minimum of four years' proven success in Business Development within the commercial contract cleaning sector.
• An excellent track record of generating and winning new business.
• Outstanding communication, presentation and negotiation skills.
• Experience writing professional tender documents and sales proposals.
• Strong organisational and time management skills.
• The ability to work independently while contributing positively to the wider team.
• A full UK driving licence.
• Willingness to travel extensively within a 100-mile radius of Newbury, primarily covering the South, South East and East of England.
• A smart, professional appearance.

What We Offer

• Competitive salary of £40,000-£45,000, depending on experience.
• Uncapped commission structure.
• Company vehicle.
• Mobile phone and laptop.
• Company pension.
• Ongoing training and professional development.
• Excellent opportunities for career progression.
• Supportive, family-run working environment.
• Hybrid working with flexibility.

How to Apply

If you are an ambitious, driven Business Development professional looking to join a growing national commercial cleaning company, we'd love to hear from you.