Business Development Manager
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Location: Manchester
Salary: £40,000 - £50,000 + Package
The Client
Bowdon Associates are recruiting on behalf of a well-established UK lift company known for its engineering quality and customer service. Due to continued growth, our client is looking for a driven Business Development Manager to win new maintenance and compliance business.
The Role of Business Development Manager - Lift Servicing
You will grow the company's service portfolio by generating your own leads, converting inbound enquiries and building long-term client relationships.
Key Responsibilities of Business Development Manager - Lift Servicing
Generate new business through networking, referrals, cold outreach, social selling and market research
Build relationships with facilities managers, property managers, managing agents, building owners and other key decision-makers
Manage and convert inbound enquiries for portfolios of up to nine lifts
Produce accurate quotations and professional service proposals, and negotiate maintenance contracts within agreed pricing parameters
Hold remote customer meetings via Microsoft Teams, with site visits where appropriate
Promote the company's in-house compliance services, including LOLER Thorough Examination inspections
Identify Blue Chip and strategic account opportunities and refer them to the Head of Service Sales
Keep an accurate CRM pipeline and sales forecast
Manage your own enquiries through the shared sales inbox, responding promptly and categorising them accurately
Work closely with the Operations, Engineering, Compliance and Finance teams
About You
B2B sales experience, ideally in the lift or technical services sector
Strong lead generation, communication and negotiation skills
Excellent organisation, attention to detail and CRM proficiency
Knowledge of lift maintenance and LOLER regulations is desirable but not essential
Punctual and professionally presented
Ambitious and commercially driven, motivated by targets and earning potential
Keywords: Business Development Manager, Sales, Lift Sales, Service Sales, Sales Manager, Lifts, Sales Engineer, LOLER, Elevators, Elevator, Service, Lift Service, Lift Servicing
Bowdon Associates is a member of the Guild of Quality Employment Agencies and has agreed to adopt the compliance and recruitment standards that form the basis their code of conduct. A quality, transparent and responsible recruitment agency committed to raising the industry standards
Location: Manchester
Salary: £40,000 - £50,000 + Package
The Client
Bowdon Associates are recruiting on behalf of a well-established UK lift company known for its engineering quality and customer service. Due to continued growth, our client is looking for a driven Business Development Manager to win new maintenance and compliance business.
The Role of Business Development Manager - Lift Servicing
You will grow the company's service portfolio by generating your own leads, converting inbound enquiries and building long-term client relationships.
Key Responsibilities of Business Development Manager - Lift Servicing
Generate new business through networking, referrals, cold outreach, social selling and market research
Build relationships with facilities managers, property managers, managing agents, building owners and other key decision-makers
Manage and convert inbound enquiries for portfolios of up to nine lifts
Produce accurate quotations and professional service proposals, and negotiate maintenance contracts within agreed pricing parameters
Hold remote customer meetings via Microsoft Teams, with site visits where appropriate
Promote the company's in-house compliance services, including LOLER Thorough Examination inspections
Identify Blue Chip and strategic account opportunities and refer them to the Head of Service Sales
Keep an accurate CRM pipeline and sales forecast
Manage your own enquiries through the shared sales inbox, responding promptly and categorising them accurately
Work closely with the Operations, Engineering, Compliance and Finance teams
About You
B2B sales experience, ideally in the lift or technical services sector
Strong lead generation, communication and negotiation skills
Excellent organisation, attention to detail and CRM proficiency
Knowledge of lift maintenance and LOLER regulations is desirable but not essential
Punctual and professionally presented
Ambitious and commercially driven, motivated by targets and earning potential
Keywords: Business Development Manager, Sales, Lift Sales, Service Sales, Sales Manager, Lifts, Sales Engineer, LOLER, Elevators, Elevator, Service, Lift Service, Lift Servicing
Bowdon Associates is a member of the Guild of Quality Employment Agencies and has agreed to adopt the compliance and recruitment standards that form the basis their code of conduct. A quality, transparent and responsible recruitment agency committed to raising the industry standards