Business Development Manager

Business Development Manager Location: Sevenoaks (Hybrid) Salary: Up to £55,000 base + OTE £90,000 We’re working with a growing commercial maintenance business that is investing in its next phase of growth. This is a key hire – an individual contributor role with a clear route to Sales Director within 12 months for the right person. You’ll take ownership of new business generation, building a pipeline across SMEs while also having exposure to larger, Tier 1 clients as the business continues to scale. The role: Drive new business across commercial maintenance services Build and manage a consistent pipeline of SME clients Identify and win opportunities within fire protection, compliance, or maintenance contracts Engage and develop relationships with key decision-makers (FM, Ops, Estates) Work closely with leadership to shape the sales strategy and growth plan Support the transition from founder-led sales to a structured sales function What we’re looking for: Proven track record in B2B sales within maintenance, fire protection, or lift services Experience selling into SME markets, with the ability to step into larger accounts Comfortable operating as a standalone contributor in a growing business Strong commercial awareness and ability to manage longer sales cycles Ambition to step into a Sales Director role in the near term Why this role? Clear progression to Sales Director within 12 months Opportunity to shape the commercial function as the business scales Access to both SME and Tier 1 client opportunities Strong earning potential with realistic OTE  This suits someone who wants more ownership, more influence, and a genuine pathway into leadership rather than just another sales role