Business Development Manager in Newcastle - Catalyst

Our client, an inspection-led company serving the built environment in the UK by keeping buildings safe and compliant, is seeking to appoint a Business Development Manager to build relationships, win tenders and achieve sales with a mix of Facilities Management (FM), HVAC and other organisations which manage large commercial or public sector property portfolios.

As Business Development Manager, you will:

• Actively promote the company’s range of building compliance services, including TM44 air conditioning inspections, commercial energy audits, Display Energy Certificates (DECs), commercial EPCs and commercial kitchen extract cleaning (TR19s)
• Research and approach prospective public and private sector clients via telephone, email and face-to-face
• Generate sales of £700k pa, via a combination new business and renewals
• Liaise closely with the in-house Service Team to ensure seamless project delivery
• Represent the company in tender/sales negotiations and at industry events

As Business Development Manager, you will need:

• Experience of business development or account management within a technical discipline (ideally the built environment)
• Experience ideally of facilities management, building compliance or energy assessment
• Experience working routinely to financial targets
• High levels of self-motivation
• Full UK driving licence (although the role is predominantly office-based)

Salary & benefits:

• £35-45k basic
• £30k pa commission (achievable)
• Hybrid working (home-based 2 days per week)
• Auto-enrolment pension
• Life insurance
• Free parking