About this role
This is a permanent Business Development Manager – Lift Servicing role based in Manchester, with a salary of £40,000 to £50,000 per annum plus package. You will grow the company's service portfolio by generating your own leads, converting inbound enquiries and building long-term client relationships. Responsibilities include generating new business through networking, referrals, cold outreach, social selling and market research, and building relationships with facilities managers, property managers, managing agents, building owners and other key decision-makers. You will also 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.
Job Description
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
Keywords: Business Development Manager, Sales, Lift Sales, Service Sales, Sales Manager, Lifts, Sales Engineer, LOLER, Elevators, Elevator, Service, Lift Service, Lift Servicing
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.