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Business Development Manager- Cleaning, FM & Security

Business Development Manager- Cleaning, FM & Security

Job title: Business Development Manager- Cleaning, FM & Security
Contract type: Permanent
Location: Hull
Salary: £55,000 + car allowance + bonus and benefits.
Reference: 1031
Contact name: Nigel Marshall
Contact email: nm@palmermccarthy.com
Published: about 21 hours ago

Job description

🚀Business Development Manager – FM, Security & Cleaning Services
📍Yorkshire/Lincolnshire Region within an hour of Hull
💰To £55K  + £5K Car Allowance , £75K OTE Year 1.

Are you Ready to lead from the front and fuel ambitious growth? Join our Hull-based client – a regional powerhouse in Facilities Management, Security & Cleaning – and help them shape the future of smart service solutions.

We’re on the lookout for a commercially driven Business Development Manager to supercharge our sales pipeline, unlock new revenue streams, and build lasting client partnerships across contract cleaning, manned guarding, CCTV monitoring, and more.

🔑 What You’ll Be Doing

  • Own the sales cycle: From prospecting to pitch, you’ll convert leads into long-term partnerships.

  • Drive cross-selling of their high-margin services, including fire, CCTV, keyholding, and access control.

  • Lead site walkarounds and build bespoke, problem-solving proposals that wow clients.

  • Collaborate across operations, technical teams, and marketing to maximise pipeline success.

  • Build and maintain a robust CRM, leveraging data to drive strategic decisions.

  • Attend networking events and exhibitions – be the face of SPS in the field.

  • Report on key performance metrics and help steer Group sales strategy alongside senior leadership.

💼 What You’ll Bring

  • Proven success in B2B/B2C sales, ideally within FM, cleaning, or security.

  • Strong communicator and natural relationship builder – you close with confidence.

  • Self-starter with an eye for opportunity and a hunger to exceed targets.

  • CRM-savvy with an understanding of how to work pipelines from cold lead to signed contract.

  • Full UK driving licence and flexibility to travel regionally.

🌟Nice to have but not essential

  • Experience with fire/security systems or multi-service FM sales.

  • Understanding of TUPE, BS7858, or public sector procurement frameworks.

  • Prior exposure to MATs or education sector contracts.

  • Strong writing skills for tenders and pricing submissions.

💬 Why Join?

  • Join a well-respected regional brand trusted across Yorkshire and Lincolnshire.

  • Influence real growth in a sales-led environment with direct access to decision-makers.

  • Work alongside a high-performing, supportive team of marketers, bid experts, and ops leaders.

  • Competitive base salary, uncapped commission, and car allowance.

  • Progression pathways, training and development support as you grow your career.

If you're ready to take ownership, smash targets, and build a name in the FM & Security sector, we want to hear from you.

📩Apply now and let’s build the future together.
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