Business Development Manager

City, Manchester
Bowdon Associates Limited

Title: Business Development Manager – Lift Servicing

Location: Manchester

Salary: £40,000 – £50,000 + Package

The Client

Bowdon Associates are recruiting on behalf of a well-established UK lift company known for its engineering quality and customer service. Due to continued growth, our client is looking for a driven Business Development Manager to win new maintenance and compliance business.

The Role of Business Development Manager – Lift Servicing

You will grow the company’s service portfolio by generating your own leads, converting inbound enquiries and building long-term client relationships.

Key Responsibilities of Business Development Manager – Lift Servicing

• Generate new business through networking, referrals, cold outreach, social selling and market research
• Build relationships with facilities managers, property managers, managing agents, building owners and other key decision-makers
• Manage and convert inbound enquiries for portfolios of up to nine lifts
• Produce accurate quotations and professional service proposals, and negotiate maintenance contracts within agreed pricing parameters
• Hold remote customer meetings via Microsoft Teams, with site visits where appropriate
• Promote the company’s in-house compliance services, including LOLER Thorough Examination inspections
• Identify Blue Chip and strategic account opportunities and refer them to the Head of Service Sales
• Keep an accurate CRM pipeline and sales forecast
• Manage your own enquiries through the shared sales inbox, responding promptly and categorising them accurately
• Work closely with the Operations, Engineering, Compliance and Finance teams

About You

• B2B sales experience, ideally in the lift or technical services sector
• Strong lead generation, communication and negotiation skills
• Excellent organisation, attention to detail and CRM proficiency
• Knowledge of lift maintenance and LOLER regulations is desirable but not essential
• Punctual and professionally presented
• Ambitious and commercially driven, motivated by targets and earning potential

Bowdon Associates is a member of the Guild of Quality Employment Agencies and has agreed to adopt the compliance and recruitment standards that form the basis their code of conduct. A quality, transparent and responsible recruitment agency committed to raising the industry standards.