At a Glance
- Tasks: Drive new business opportunities in the M&E maintenance sector and build lasting client relationships.
- Company: Award-winning provider of mechanical and electrical building services with a strong reputation.
- Benefits: Up to £65,000 salary, performance bonuses, hybrid working, and 25 days annual leave.
- Other info: Collaborative culture with genuine career progression opportunities.
- Why this job: Join a dynamic team and make a real impact in a growing industry.
- Qualifications: Proven sales experience, strong communication skills, and a drive to win new business.
We're partnering with a multi-award-winning, nationwide provider of mechanical and electrical building services maintenance to find a driven and ambitious Business Development Manager. With over 34 years of experience across the corporate, healthcare, education, retail, transport, and manufacturing sectors, this business has built a strong reputation for delivering compliant, safe, and efficient FM solutions.
The Role
As Business Development Manager, you'll be the driving force behind identifying and converting new business opportunities across the M&E maintenance sector. This isn't a role for someone who wants to manage existing accounts from behind a desk - this is about getting out there, starting new conversations, and building relationships that turn into long-term partnerships.
Key Responsibilities
- Identify and pursue new business opportunities across the M&E and FM maintenance sectors
- Develop and execute strategic business development plans aligned to company growth targets
- Build and nurture relationships with new and prospective clients, offering tailored solutions to their needs
- Conduct market research to stay ahead of trends, competitors, and emerging opportunities
- Prepare and deliver compelling proposals and client presentations
- Collaborate with the wider Sales and Commercial team to map out strategic opportunities across key UK geographies
- Represent the business at industry events, trade shows, and networking functions
- Track and report on sales activity and pipeline performance
- Feed market intelligence back to the wider business to shape service and strategy
What We're Looking For
The client is open on sector background - if you've come from construction, commercial property, or even a completely different industry, that's fine. What matters is that you're a natural relationship builder with a genuine drive to win new business.
The ideal Business Development Manager will be:
- Proven in a business development or sales role with a track record of winning new clients
- Energetic, proactive, and genuinely excited about getting in front of new people
- A strong communicator with confident negotiation and presentation skills
- Comfortable working independently and managing your own diary
- Proficient in CRM systems and Microsoft Office
- Results-focused with a real hunger to hit and exceed targets
- Experience in M&E or FM is advantageous but not essential - a willingness to learn the market is all they ask.
What's on Offer
- Salary up to £65,000 depending on experience
- Performance-based bonus scheme
- Company car allowance
- Hybrid working — 1–2 days in the office, the rest client-facing or remote
- 25 days annual leave plus 360 Wellbeing benefits
- Genuine career progression within a growing Sales and Commercial team
- Collaborative, ambitious team culture — no dinosaurs, no going through the motions
Business Development Manager in City of London employer: Build Recruitment
As a Business Development Manager with this multi-award-winning provider of mechanical and electrical building services maintenance, you'll thrive in a dynamic and supportive environment that champions innovation and growth. With a competitive salary, performance-based bonuses, and a hybrid working model, the company prioritises employee wellbeing and offers genuine career progression opportunities within a collaborative team culture. Join a forward-thinking organisation that values your contributions and empowers you to build meaningful relationships across diverse sectors in London and surrounding areas.
