Business Development - Soft Services

Business Development Manager - Soft Services - Part Time  Location: Leigh-On-Sea
Salary:   £25-28,000 + Commission + Benefits
Type: Part Time, Permanent - scope to turn into a Full Time placement 
Sector: Facilities Management / Soft Services

About the Role We are working in partnership with a leading facilities management provider, currently seeking a talented and results-driven Business Development Manager - Soft Services to join their expanding commercial team.

This is a fantastic opportunity for an experienced business developer with strong knowledge of the soft services market(e.g. cleaning, security, front-of-house, catering, waste) to drive growth across a variety of sectors including commercial, education, healthcare, and public sector environments.

Key Responsibilities;

• Identify, develop, and convert new business opportunities across multiple soft service lines
  
  
• Build and manage a strong sales pipeline through research, networking, and targeted outreach
  
  
• Produce and deliver high-quality proposals, bids, and tender responses
  
  
• Establish and maintain strong client relationships to ensure long-term contract growth and client satisfaction
  
  
• Collaborate closely with operations and mobilisation teams to ensure smooth service delivery
  
  
• Monitor market trends and competitor activity to support strategic planning
  
  
• Meet and exceed individual sales targets and KPIs
  
  

• Proven track record in business development or sales within the soft FM / facilities services industry
  
  
• Strong understanding of service-based contract sales (especially cleaning, security, catering, etc.)
  
  
• Exceptional communication, negotiation, and presentation skills
  
  
• Confident managing the full sales cycle from prospecting to close
  
  
• Knowledge of public and private sector procurement processes, including tendering
  
  
• Full UK driving licence and willingness to travel regionally/nationally as required
  
  

• Competitive base salary + uncapped commission
  
  
• Company car or car allowance
  
  
• Part Time opportunity 
• Generous holiday allowance + bank holidays
  
  
• Ongoing training and career development with a highly reputable FM provider