Business Development Manager

Job description

The Role

Join a forward-thinking organisation that’s expanding rapidly and values strategic thinkers who deliver results. This is your chance to take ownership of a regional growth strategy, lead competitive tenders, and make a measurable impact in a business built on quality, trust, and performance.

Our client are seeking an ambitious New Business Manager to drive growth across London and the South of England for a leading contract-catering provider.

This is a high-impact commercial role, responsible for identifying and converting new opportunities, managing complex tenders, and representing the brand at key industry events and partnerships.

You’ll own the full new-business life-cycle, from lead generation and relationship management through to bid delivery and successful contract mobilisation, collaborating with internal teams to ensure every new partnership is built for long-term success.

Key Responsibilities

• Develop and deliver a regional sales plan aligned with overall growth objectives.
• Build and manage a high-quality pipeline through networking, lead generation, and proactive prospecting.
• Lead the end-to-end tender process, from opportunity identification and bid strategy to final presentation.
• Prepare persuasive and compliant proposals aligned with public- or private-sector frameworks.
• Collaborate with operational and finance teams to ensure proposals are commercially viable and operationally deliverable.
• Represent the organisation at industry events, client meetings, and partnership forums.
• Build trusted relationships with senior stakeholders and decision-makers across a range of sectors.

About You

• Proven track record in business development, sales, or account management within contract services, outsourcing, facilities, or related industries.
• Experience managing complex, long-cycle tenders and bid processes.
• Exceptional communication, presentation, and negotiation skills.
• Commercially astute with strong analytical and cost-modelling ability.
• A confident, relationship-driven approach with a hunter mentality.
• Knowledge of public-sector procurement frameworks or large-scale B2B contracts.

Extra information

Status

Open

Education Level

Secondary School

Location

Hertfordshire

Type of Contract

Full-time jobs

Published at

04-02-2026

Profession type

Sales

Full UK/EU driving license preferred

No

Car Preferred

No

Must be eligible to work in the EU

No

Cover Letter Required

No

Languages

English