Help us build something exceptional.
Elevate FM is a fast-growing commercial facilities management and property maintenance business with ambitious plans to grow from a £2m business into a £10–15m organisation over the next five years.
We are looking for a Business Development Manager – Building Services to help us grow our presence across Peterborough and the surrounding areas.
This is not just another sales role.
We are looking for someone who enjoys building relationships, solving customer problems and taking ownership. Someone who wants to make a genuine difference to customers while helping shape the future of a growing business.
About Elevate FM:
Our purpose is simple: Making Customers' Lives Easier
Our customers rely on us to solve their property maintenance challenges quickly, professionally and with minimum disruption.
From emergency repairs and reactive maintenance to planned maintenance solutions, we provide a trusted service that removes hassle for commercial organisations.
We don't just sell maintenance.
We take ownership and find solutions.
Our Values – I CAN
Our culture is built around four values:
Integrity:
We do what we say we will do. We are honest, transparent and take responsibility.
Commitment:
We are committed to our customers, colleagues and contractors. We follow things through.
Authenticity:
We build trust by being genuine, honest and straightforward.
Nurture:
We invest in relationships, develop our people and create opportunities.
At Elevate, we want people who say:
"I CAN"
not:
"I can't."
The Role:
As Business Development Manager, you will play a key role in developing customer relationships and growing Elevate's presence across Peterborough and the surrounding region.
You will:
- Identify and develop new business opportunities.
- Build long-term relationships with commercial customers.
- Attend customer meetings, networking events and industry events.
- Understand customer challenges and identify practical solutions.
- Support customers with reactive maintenance, building fabric repairs and planned maintenance opportunities.
- Work closely with our operations team and contractor network to deliver excellent service.
- Prepare quotations and commercial proposals.
- Manage your sales pipeline and maintain accurate records.
- Grow existing customer relationships through excellent service.
Our Customers:
We work with organisations where reliability, communication and ownership matter, including:
- Commercial property management companies
- Education providers
- Care organisations
- Childcare providers
- Student accommodation operators
About You:
We are looking for someone who combines sales ability with a genuine desire to help customers.
You may have experience within:
- Facilities Management
- Building Services
- Property Maintenance
- Commercial Cleaning
- Construction Services
- Technical Services
- A related B2B environment
You will ideally have:
- Proven experience in business development or account growth.
- Strong relationship-building skills.
- A proactive approach to finding opportunities.
- Excellent communication skills.
- The ability to manage multiple priorities.
- A commercial mindset.
Most importantly, you will be someone who takes ownership.
You don't need to know every answer.
You need the attitude to find one.
Why Join Elevate?
We are building something ambitious.
Unlike larger organisations where salespeople can become just another number, at Elevate you will have the opportunity to:
- Build your own customer relationships.
- Make a visible impact on the business.
- Help shape how we grow.
- Develop your career as the company expands.
As we continue to grow, opportunities will become available to develop into senior roles and leadership positions.
Package:
- £40,000 basic salary.
- Increase to £45,000 after successful probation.
- Uncapped commission structure.
- Realistic first-year earnings £60,000–£65,000.
- £295 per month car allowance.
- Laptop and mobile phone.
- Company pension.
- 28 days holiday including bank holidays.
- Career progression opportunities.
If you are someone who enjoys solving problems, building relationships and making customers' lives easier, we would love to hear from you.
Join Elevate FM and help us build something exceptional.
Pay: £40,000.00-£65,000.00 per year
Work Location: On the road
