Business Development Executive (Facilities Management) - #2189127

Business Development Executive (Facilities Management)

£50,000 - £57,000 (£70,000 - £75,000 OTE) + 35 Days Holiday + Company Benefits + Hybrid Camden (Remote / Field-Based)

Are you a Business Development Executive from a Facilities Management background, or someone with experience selling into Local Government or Social Housing, looking to join a leading smoke control specialist where you can develop new business, manage key accounts and maximise your earnings through a competitive commission structure?

With over 40 years of expertise, this specialist company designs, supplies and installs smoke and environmental ventilation systems for commercial and industrial buildings. They deliver reliable, life-safety and energy-efficient control solutions, including smoke ventilation and fire systems, serving nationwide projects and achieving an annual turnover of £25 million.

In this role, you will develop new business opportunities for Planned Preventative Maintenance (PPM) and Remote Services of Smoke Control Systems across the South of England. Working autonomously in a remote and field-based position, you will manage existing accounts, build long-term relationships with Principal Accountable Persons and oversee two Maintenance Coordinators. The role will focus on driving aftercare revenue and developing relationships across Social Housing, Local Authorities, Facilities Management and Build to Rent sectors.

This role would suit a Business Development Manager or Account Manager from a Facilities Management background, or someone with experience selling into Local Government or Social Housing, looking for an autonomous, field-based position offering a strong earning potential, 35 days holiday and the opportunity to take ownership of a growing aftercare division.

The Role:

• Develop new business opportunities for PPM and Remote Services of Smoke Control Systems across the South of England

• Manage and develop existing accounts, building long-term relationships with key stakeholders

• Identify and target Principal Accountable Persons across Social Housing, Local Authorities, Facilities Management and Build to Rent

• Develop sales strategies, prepare proposals and negotiate contracts to maximise revenue

• Oversee two Maintenance Coordinators, supporting the effective delivery of aftercare services

• Work autonomously in a remote and field-based role, managing your own territory

The Person:

• Proven experience in Business Development, Sales or Account Management

• Background selling into Facilities

• Full UK driving licence and flexible approach to field-based work

Reference: BBBH28130

Business Development, BDM, Account Manager, Facilities Management, Ventilation Systems, Field-Based, Remote, London, Birmingham, Reading

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