Business Development Manager – Service Contracts (South of England)

About the role

This is a field‑based Business Development Manager position focused on winning preventative maintenance, service contracts and training packages with manufacturing, engineering and industrial customers across the South of England. You will own a new territory, build long‑term relationships and convert prospects into long‑term service partners.

Key responsibilities

• Identify and generate new business opportunities within manufacturing and industrial markets.
• Develop and maintain relationships with Maintenance Managers, Engineering Managers and Operations teams.
• Sell preventative maintenance, service agreements and associated training packages.
• Manage the full sales cycle from prospecting to contract signing.
• Maintain an accurate CRM pipeline and provide regular sales forecasts.
• Collaborate with internal service and operational teams after contract award.

Required profile

• Proven experience in new‑business sales, preferably selling service contracts or recurring maintenance solutions.
• Comfortable building trust‑based relationships with technical and operational stakeholders.
• Self‑motivated, persistent and able to work independently in a field‑based environment.

Required skills

• CRM (experience with any CRM platform).

What we offer

• Competitive base salary £30,000‑£40,000 per year.
• Commission scheme and performance bonuses.
• Company car and additional benefits.