Job Overview
We are seeking an energetic and results-driven Project Manager – Business Development to spearhead growth initiatives and expand our market presence across the facility management sector. In this pivotal role, you will lead strategic business development efforts, forge strong relationships with property owners, landlords, and corporate clients, and identify new opportunities to drive revenue growth. Your proactive approach and exceptional organisational skills will ensure seamless project execution — from initial pitch through to service mobilisation — contributing directly to the company's success. If you thrive in a fast-paced environment and are passionate about building impactful partnerships within facilities and property services, this is the perfect opportunity to make a significant impact.
Duties
- Develop and execute comprehensive business development strategies aligned with company goals to attract new facility management contracts and expand into new markets.
- Identify potential business opportunities through market research, industry networking, and competitive analysis of the facilities and property services sector.
- Build and nurture long-term relationships with property owners, landlords, corporate clients, and contractors to foster trust and collaboration.
- Lead proposal development, tender submissions, presentations, and contract negotiations to secure new facility management agreements and expand existing accounts.
- Collaborate closely with operations, maintenance, and account management teams to ensure alignment on client outreach and service delivery expectations.
- Manage CRM (Customer Relationship Management) software such as HubSpot to track leads, opportunities, and client interactions efficiently.
- Oversee project timelines, budgets, and deliverables to ensure successful onboarding of new clients and smooth mobilisation of facility management services.
Skills
- Proven experience in business development or project management within facility management, property services, or a similarly dynamic environment.
- Strong proficiency in CRM software tools like Salesforce and other CRM platforms for pipeline management.
- Excellent communication, negotiation, and presentation skills with the ability to influence stakeholders at all levels, including property owners and facilities directors.
- Ability to analyse market trends, client needs, and the competitive facility management landscape for strategic advantage.
- Highly organised with exceptional multitasking abilities to manage multiple client contracts and projects simultaneously.
- Demonstrated ability to work independently while collaborating effectively within cross-functional operational teams.
- Knowledge of facility management sales processes and familiarity with technical concepts related to hard and soft FM services (maintenance, cleaning, security, compliance, etc.) is a plus.
Join us as a Project Manager – Business Development and become a vital part of our growth story! Your energy, strategic mindset, and dedication will help us unlock new opportunities while shaping the future of our facility management business.
Pay: £45,000.00-£57,000.00 per year
Ability to commute/relocate:
- Doncaster, South Yorkshire: reliably commute or plan to relocate before starting work (preferred)
Education:
Experience:
- Project accounting: 2 years (required)
- Project planning: 1 year (required)
Work authorisation:
- United Kingdom (required)
Work Location: In person
