Senior Business Development Manager BDM Contract Cleaning
Manchester - UK
Job Summary
Senior Business Development Manager / BDM - Contract Cleaning Soft FM & Facilities Management
Location: Manchester Head Office with UK-wide travel
Job Type: Full-time Permanent
Package: Competitive base salary uncapped commission (OTE 80k) company vehicle laptop mobile benefits
Senior commercial appointment High-performance sales role No cold calling Qualified inbound demand Uncapped commission
Sentrex Services UK Ltd is a fast-growing national provider of contract cleaning commercial cleaning soft FM and facilities management services. From our Manchester Head Office we support clients across manufacturing education logistics commercial offices retail and specialist environments.
As part of our growth strategy we are seeking a high-calibre Senior Business Development Manager / BDM to join our commercial team and take ownership of winning new contract cleaning and facilities management contracts across the UK.
This is a senior commercial role for a proven Business Development Manager BDM Sales Manager or New Business Manager with experience in contract cleaning soft FM facilities management or comparable B2B service sales. We are looking for someone with the pace judgement and commercial edge to convert opportunity into profitable long-term revenue.
The Role
You will lead new business development across target sectors build senior client relationships shape commercial proposals and convert qualified opportunities into profitable long-term contracts.
Key Responsibilities
- Win new business across contract cleaning commercial cleaning soft FM and facilities management services
- Build relationships with senior decision-makers procurement teams FM buyers and operational stakeholders
- Carry out site surveys and develop tailored service solutions quotations and commercial proposals
- Prepare tenders pricing models mobilisation plans and client-facing submissions
- Manage the full sales cycle from enquiry through to contract award
- Maintain CRM discipline pipeline visibility and forecasting accuracy
- Work closely with operations to ensure accurate costing smooth mobilisation and successful contract handover
Why This Opportunity Stands Apart
Sentrex makes significant ongoing investment in Bing and Google marketing generating a consistent flow of high-quality qualified inbound enquiries.
This is not a cold-calling role. You will be focused on converting well-qualified inbound opportunities generated through substantial ongoing marketing investment giving you a stronger platform to build pipeline win contracts and accelerate earnings performance.
Why This Role Appeals
- Senior Business Development Manager role with real autonomy direct accountability and visible impact on growth
- No cold calling - this role is supported by a consistent flow of qualified inbound enquiries and warm leads
- Significant digital marketing investment driving high-quality inbound opportunities
- Direct access to senior leadership with the opportunity to influence approach shape pipeline and contribute to commercial performance
- Uncapped commission with realistic OTE 80k and clear long-term progression
- Company vehicle laptop mobile and support from an ambitious national business
Candidate Profile
- Minimum 3 years business development / sales experience in contract cleaning commercial cleaning facilities management soft FM soft services or similar B2B services
- Proven track record of winning new business and securing medium to large service contracts
- Strong experience in pricing tendering quotations proposals and contract mobilisation
- Ability to build senior client relationships and convert opportunities into profitable recurring revenue
- Strong commercial judgement credibility and the ability to operate effectively with senior decision-makers
- Full UK driving licence
Package and Progression
- A competitive base salary with uncapped commission and realistic OTE of 80k
- Company vehicle laptop and mobile phone
- A steady flow of qualified inbound enquiries generated through substantial ongoing marketing investment
- Direct access to senior leadership with the autonomy to shape your pipeline and commercial approach
- Clear long-term progression for a high-performing individual as the business continues to scale nationally
- Ongoing bid support commercial input and leadership visibility
- A professional ambitious and well-supported environment within a growing national business
About Sentrex
Sentrex has earned a strong reputation for delivering tailored high-quality cleaning and facilities management solutions backed by sector expertise measurable service standards and a responsive approach to delivery.
For a commercially capable business development professional seeking a more strategic role this is an opportunity to make a visible contribution influence the next phase of growth and build a strong long-term position with genuine earnings upside.
Apply now if you are an experienced Business Development Manager BDM Sales Manager or New Business Manager with a background in contract cleaning soft FM facilities management or commercial cleaning sales and want a senior role with qualified inbound enquiries warm leads uncapped commission and real commercial upside we would be pleased to hear from you.
Package and Progression
- A competitive base salary with uncapped commission and realistic OTE of 80k
- Company vehicle laptop and mobile phone
- A steady flow of qualified inbound enquiries generated through substantial ongoing marketing investment
- Direct access to senior leadership with the autonomy to shape your pipeline and commercial approach
- Clear long-term progression for a high-performing individual as the business continues to scale nationally
- Ongoing bid support commercial input and leadership visibility
- A professional ambitious and well-supported environment within a growing national business