New Business Development Manager
3 days ago
Manchester
Senior Business Development Manager - Contract Cleaning, Soft FM & Facilities Management Location: Manchester Head Office with UK-wide travel Job Type: Full-time, Permanent Package: Competitive base salary + uncapped commission (OTE £65k+) + company vehicle + benefits Sentrex Services UK Ltd is a fast-growing national provider of commercial cleaning and soft FM services. From our Manchester Head Office, we deliver tailored solutions to clients across manufacturing, education, logistics, commercial offices, retail, and specialist environments. As part of our continued growth strategy, we are seeking a high-calibre Senior Business Development Manager to join our commercial team and play a leading role in securing new contract cleaning and facilities management business across the UK. This opportunity is suited to a commercially astute business development professional with a strong track record in service-led sales, who is looking for greater autonomy, high-quality inbound opportunity flow, and the chance to make a visible impact within an ambitious and expanding business. The Role You will take ownership of new business development activity across target sectors, building senior client relationships, leading site surveys, shaping commercial proposals, and converting opportunities into profitable long-term contracts. Key responsibilities • Lead new business development activity across contract cleaning and soft FM opportunities, • Build and manage relationships with senior decision-makers, procurement leads, and operational stakeholders, • Undertake site surveys and develop commercially robust, client-specific service solutions, • Prepare high-quality proposals, tenders, pricing models, and mobilisation plans, • Manage the full sales cycle from initial engagement through to contract award, • Work closely with operational leadership to ensure accurate costing, service alignment, and successful mobilisation, • Maintain disciplined CRM reporting, pipeline visibility, and forecasting accuracy Why this opportunity stands apart Sentrex makes significant ongoing investment in Bing and Google marketing, generating a consistent flow of high-quality, qualified inbound enquiries. This is not a cold-calling role. Instead, you will be focused on converting well-qualified inbound opportunities generated through substantial ongoing marketing investment, creating a stronger platform for pipeline development, contract conversion, and earnings growth. Why this role appeals • A senior commercial role with real autonomy and visible impact on business growth, • Qualified inbound demand supported by substantial ongoing marketing investment - not a cold-calling environment, • Direct access to senior leadership, with the opportunity to influence approach and shape pipeline, • A credible platform to win profitable contracts, grow earnings, and build long-term career progression, • The opportunity to join a growing national business with momentum, standards, and ambition Candidate profile • A minimum of 3 years of business development experience within contract cleaning, soft services, facilities management, or a comparable service-led environment, • A proven track record of winning medium to large service contracts, building durable client relationships, and converting opportunities into profitable recurring revenue, • Strong commercial judgement, with confidence in pricing, tendering, proposal development, and protecting margin integrity, • The credibility, communication skills, and presence to engage effectively with senior decision-makers, procurement teams, and operational stakeholders, • A proactive, self-directed, and results-focused approach, combined with high professional standards and strong personal accountability, • Experience producing high-quality tenders, method statements, and client-facing proposal documents, • A full UK driving licence, • The ability to manage pipeline activity with discipline, maintain forecasting accuracy, and consistently convert qualified opportunities into contract wins Package and progression • A competitive base salary with uncapped commission and realistic OTE of £65k+, • Company vehicle, laptop, and mobile phone, • A steady flow of qualified inbound enquiries generated through substantial ongoing marketing investment, • Direct access to senior leadership, with the autonomy to shape your pipeline and commercial approach, • Clear long-term progression opportunities as the business continues to scale nationally, • Ongoing bid support, commercial input, and leadership visibility, • A professional, ambitious, and supportive environment within a growing national business About Sentrex Sentrex has earned a strong reputation for delivering tailored, high-quality cleaning and facilities management solutions, underpinned by sector expertise, measurable service standards, and a consistently responsive approach to client delivery. For a commercially capable business development professional seeking a more strategic role within a growing organisation, this is an opportunity to make a visible contribution, influence the next phase of expansion, and build a rewarding long-term career with strong earnings potential. Apply now if you have the commercial credibility, sector experience, and drive to succeed in a senior business development role within a growing national contract services business.