Business Development Manager in City of London

Business Development Manager – Facilities Management (FM)

Location: UK (National)
Hours: Monday-Friday
Reports to: VP – Client Solutions, UK & Europe

Are you a driven Business Development Manager with strong FM experience? Do you thrive in a fast-paced, client-focused environment where you can influence growth and build long-term relationships? If so, we\’d love to hear from you.

BGIS is growing rapidly in the UK & Europe, and we\’re looking for an experienced BDM to help us win new business and strengthen existing accounts across our target sectors.

About the Role

As a Business Development Manager, you will play a key role in identifying, developing and closing FM opportunities that align with our strategic growth plans. You\’ll manage the full sales lifecycle-from lead generation and pipeline management to bid ownership, tender documentation and client presentations.

This is a high-impact role that requires relationship-building, commercial awareness and excellent communication skills.

What You\’ll Be Doing

• Leading and coordinating FM bids to achieve and exceed annual sales targets
• Building strong, long-term relationships with new and existing clients
• Creating a healthy pipeline of opportunities across current and emerging markets
• Managing the full sales cycle: SQ, RFI, RFP, proposal writing and presentations
• Producing high-quality pitch documents using Word, Excel and PowerPoint
• Working closely with the UK and Global Client Solutions teams
• Partnering with Marketing on messaging, campaigns and client engagement
• Representing BGIS at events, conferences and networking forums
• Staying informed on market trends, competitor activity and industry developments
• Ensuring all new business opportunities go through correct internal approvals
• Managing tender documentation, re-bids and contract records
• Supporting retention and continuous improvement activities for current clients

What We\’re Looking For

Essential

• Minimum 5 years\’ professional sales experience (service or technical sector preferred)
• Strong communicator with excellent written and verbal skills
• Highly organised and detail-driven
• Target-motivated and comfortable working in a fast-paced, high-pressure environment
• Proficient in Microsoft Office
• Experience using Salesforce or similar CRM

Desirable

• Experience selling Hard FM solutions
• FM-related memberships or professional accreditations
• Higher education to HNC/HND or degree level
• Sales or marketing qualifications

Why Join BGIS?

• Be part of a growing Global FM business
• Work with a highly collaborative and supportive Client Solutions team
• Real opportunities for career progression
• A professional, people-first company culture

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