Business Development Manager - #1766011

Remote role with national travel

Competitive salary, commission scheme and company car

We are seeking an experienced and proactive Business Development Manager to join our growing sales team. This is an exciting opportunity for someone with a strong background in facilities management or healthcare, who can demonstrate a successful history of identifying opportunities, building strong client relationships, and leading winning bids.

You will play a key role in developing new business opportunities nationally across the healthcare sector, while strengthening partnerships and contributing to the continued success and growth of the wider business.

As a Business Development Manager you’ll be:

• Identifying bid and tender opportunities to develop a substantial sales pipeline of approximately £5 million per year.
• Presenting Churchill Contract Services to potential clients through direct communication via face-to-face meetings, telephone calls and e-mails.
• Actively and successfully, managing the complete sales process; lead generation, credentials pitch, asking questions, solution pitch, negotiation, close and handover to the operations team.
• Devising and delivering tailored presentations to potential clients by using a wide range of presentation techniques.
• Effectively interacting with all relevant internal departments including customer services, Bid Team, and operations teams.

As a Business Development Manager you’ll have:

• Excellent interpersonal communication and people management skills
• Excellent leadership and motivational skills, with the ability to forward plan, work under pressure and influence at a senior level
• Experience with financial forecasting, budgeting, and analysis
• Strong ability to exercise judgement, negotiate and make sound decisions
• Experience working with a mixture of commercial and education clients previously would be highly desirable
• Strong commercial awareness, financial management, and IT literacy

What we offer you

We believe in rewarding talent and creating a workplace where everyone feels valued. Here’s what you’ll get:

• Employee Ownership – You are part of our success!
• 33 days holiday (including bank holidays)
• Company sick pay
• Maternity and paternity leave support
• 24/7 GP access, plus mental health, wellness, financial, and legal support
• Two paid volunteering days per year – Give back to a cause that matters to you
• Exclusive perks and discounts – More than 250 deals available
• Ongoing training and development – From apprenticeships to leadership programs
• Wellbeing, Diversity & Inclusion – Our Mosaic Committee and Mental Health First Aiders are leading the way
• Recognition and rewards – Celebrating our shining stars all year round

Our Commitment to Inclusion

We are committed to creating a workplace where everyone belongs. As an inclusive and equal-opportunity employer, we welcome applicants from all backgrounds and experiences. We believe that diversity drives innovation and excellence, and we strive to build a culture of respect, fairness, and opportunity for all.

Reasonable adjustments

Please let us know if there are any adjustments, we can make to support you during our recruitment process. We’re happy to help…

Please note: Security clearance (DBS) is required for this role.