Business Development Manager

Business Development Manager (Building Services)

📍 Sussex | Full-Time | Permanent

We are currently working with a well-established and growing building services and HVAC specialist to recruit a Business Development Manager to support continued expansion across the South East.

This is an excellent opportunity for a commercially driven individual to join a reputable business with a strong presence across multiple sectors, including education, leisure, residential, and industrial environments.

The Company

Our client is a respected provider of maintenance, installation, and commissioning services across commercial gas systems, HVAC, and wider building services.

With a strong reputation for quality and compliance, they deliver tailored solutions backed by industry accreditations and a commitment to high service standards. Their client base is diverse, and they offer long-term service contracts alongside reactive and project-based work.

The Role

As Business Development Manager, you will be responsible for driving new business growth while developing existing client relationships.

This is a client-facing role involving a mix of lead generation, account management, and strategic sales, working closely with internal technical and service teams.

Key responsibilities include:

• Identifying and securing new business opportunities across target sectors
• Managing and growing existing client relationships
• Generating leads and building a strong sales pipeline
• Preparing proposals, tenders, and quotations
• Negotiating contracts and closing deals
• Conducting client meetings and site visits
• Collaborating with internal teams to ensure service delivery meets client expectations
• Supporting overall sales strategy and business growth objectives

The Candidate

We are looking for a motivated and commercially aware individual with experience in business development within the building services or HVAC sector.

Requirements:

• Proven experience in business development or sales
• Background in building services, HVAC, gas, or maintenance services (highly desirable)
• Strong track record of winning new business and hitting targets
• Excellent communication and relationship-building skills
• Ability to manage multiple opportunities and priorities
• Experience using CRM systems and Microsoft Office
• Full UK driving licence and willingness to travel

Desirable:

• Background in Business, Marketing, or a related field
• Experience working with service contracts or maintenance agreements

The Package

• Salary £60,000 – £70,000
• 15% bonus
• 8% pension
• £6,000 car allowance
• 25 days holiday

Why Apply?

This is a fantastic opportunity to join a business with a strong reputation and solid client base, where you can make a real impact on growth while developing your career within the building services sector.

WR HVAC | M&E are #1 recruitment partner for HVAC jobs. Our customers include a range of large and small M&E companies, manufacturers and suppliers of heating, ventilation, air conditioning and refrigeration equipment. We recruit UK wide for sales, management and technical jobs.

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