Company Description Duke Utility Solutions LTD provides 24-hour drainage services, supporting residential, commercial, and industrial customers with rapid response and reliable solutions. The company focuses on diagnosing and resolving drainage issues efficiently to minimize disruption and maintain safe, functional environments. Team members work with modern equipment and proven methods to deliver high-quality service at any time of day or night. Joining Duke Utility Solutions LTD offers the opportunity to be part of a growing, service-focused business that values professionalism, safety, and customer satisfaction.
Role Description The Business Development Manager is a full-time, on-site role based in Liverpool. This position is responsible for identifying new business opportunities, building relationships with key clients, and expanding the company’s presence in the drainage and utility services market. Day-to-day tasks include prospecting and qualifying leads, preparing and delivering proposals, negotiating contracts, and maintaining a pipeline of opportunities in CRM tools. The role also involves collaborating with operations teams to align service offerings with client needs, monitoring market trends and competitors, and contributing to sales forecasts and revenue targets. The Business Development Manager will represent the company at meetings, industry events, and site visits, ensuring consistent, professional communication and follow-up with clients.
Qualifications
- Demonstrated experience in business development, sales, or account management within utilities, construction, facilities management, or related service industries.
- Strong skills in lead generation, client relationship building, and negotiation, with a track record of meeting or exceeding revenue targets.
- Ability to develop and present clear commercial proposals, including pricing, scope of services, and contract terms.
- Competence in using CRM systems and basic office software (e.g., word processing, spreadsheets, presentations) to manage pipelines and reporting.
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to engage stakeholders at multiple levels and adapt messaging to different audiences.
- Sound understanding of service-based operations, preferably in drainage, utilities, or facilities, and willingness to learn technical aspects of the field.
- Strong organizational and time-management abilities, including prioritizing tasks, managing multiple opportunities, and working to deadlines.
- Valid driver’s license and ability to travel locally for client meetings, site visits, and industry events as required.
- Relevant qualification in business, marketing, management, or a related discipline is beneficial; equivalent professional experience is also valued.
- Commitment to health and safety standards, ethical business practices, and inclusive, non-discriminatory workplace behaviours.
Contact Details:
Duke Utility Solutions LTD Recruitment Team
