Business Development Manager, South East
Location: This role covers London and Southeast of England
About the Company
Duplex is a well-established supplier of high-quality commercial and industrial cleaning machines. We are known for our premium products, expert training and excellent customer service. As part of the team, you will play a key role in generating new machine sales, which are the driving force of the business.
About the Role
This is an exciting role where no two days will be the same. You will meet customers and demonstrate our premium range of steam and cleaning machines in a wide variety of commercial environments - anywhere floors and multiple surfaces require effective cleaning and sanitising.
This is a full-time, remote role for a Business Development Manager based in the southeast of England. While your core territory will be the southeast, you must be willing and able to travel to other parts of the UK when required to support customers, dealers, events, and exhibitions.
You will be a highly experienced, successful sales professional, capable of building and maintaining strong relationships, understanding customer needs and delivering positive commercial outcomes. You will build and manage your own sales pipeline using our CRM system, account manage our dealer network and represent the business professionally at relevant industry events and exhibitions.
Every commercial business in the UK needs to be cleaned and with millions of commercial buildings in the south of England alone, this role offers significant opportunity.
Key Responsibilities
- Demonstrate Duplex’s range of high-quality cleaning machines to corporate and end-user clients
- Identify and pursue new business opportunities
- Develop and manage long-term client relationships
- Research market trends and identify growth opportunities
- Create and implement effective sales strategies
- Negotiate commercial agreements and close deals
- Forecast revenue and manage pipeline activity via CRM
- Drive company growth by acquiring new customers and expanding market share
Qualifications
- Business development, sales and relationship management skills
- Excellent communication and negotiation skills
- Experience in the cleaning industry or a related field is preferable but not essential
- Ability to work independently in a remote role
- Strong analytical and strategic thinking skills
- Experience using CRM systems
- Ability to build and maintain strong product and industry knowledge
- Strong commercial awareness
What We’re Looking For
- Proven track record of successful sales performance
- Based in the southeast of England
- Willing to travel throughout the UK when required
- Strong team player
- Dynamic and adaptable approach to customer needs and opportunities
What We’re Offering
- Salary negotiable according to experience
- Company car and fuel card
- Uncapped sales commission
- Quarterly team bonus
- Laptop
- Mobile phone
- Life assurance
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: £35,000.00-£40,000.00 per year
Benefits:
- Company car
- Life insurance
- Sick pay
Application question(s):
- Are you located in London or the South East?
Experience:
- Cleaning Industry: 1 year (preferred)
- B2B sales: 3 years (required)
Licence/Certification:
- Driving Licence (required)
Work authorisation:
- United Kingdom (required)
Location:
- Whitstable CT5 3PS (required)
Work Location: Hybrid remote in Whitstable CT5 3PS
