Business Development Manager

The Role Join a forward-thinking organisation that’s expanding rapidly and values strategic thinkers who deliver results. This is your chance to take ownership of a regional growth strategy, lead competitive tenders, and make a measurable impact in a business built on quality, trust, and performance. Our client are seeking an ambitious New Business Manager to drive growth across London and the South of England for a leading contract-services provider. This is a high-impact commercial role, responsible for identifying and converting new opportunities, managing complex tenders, and representing the brand at key industry events and partnerships. You’ll own the full new-business lifecycle, from lead generation and relationship management through to bid delivery and successful contract mobilisation, collaborating with internal teams to ensure every new partnership is built for long-term success. Key Responsibilities Develop and deliver a regional sales plan aligned with overall growth objectives. Build and manage a high-quality pipeline through networking, lead generation, and proactive prospecting. Lead the end-to-end tender process — from opportunity identification and bid strategy to final presentation. Prepare persuasive and compliant proposals aligned with public- or private-sector frameworks. Collaborate with operational and finance teams to ensure proposals are commercially viable and operationally deliverable. Represent the organisation at industry events, client meetings, and partnership forums. Build trusted relationships with senior stakeholders and decision-makers across a range of sectors. About You Proven track record in business development, sales, or account management within contract services, outsourcing, facilities, or related industries. Experience managing complex, long-cycle tenders and bid processes . Exceptional communication, presentation, and negotiation skills. Commercially astute with strong analytical and cost-modelling ability. A confident, relationship-driven approach with a hunter mentality . Knowledge of public-sector procurement frameworks or large-scale B2B contracts.

Location: Hertfordshire, UK, GB

Posted Date: 11/13/2025