Business Development Manager
Salary: £35,000 – £45,000 + commission (uncapped)
Location: Vauxhall, London (office-based)
The Opportunity
We’re looking for a driven and energetic Business Development Manager to join a long-established painting and decorating contractor with a strong reputation for quality and delivery across multiple sectors. This is a pure growth role — ideal for someone hungry to succeed, open doors, and build a pipeline from scratch. No construction background needed; attitude, resilience and work ethic matter more.
About the Role — What You’ll Be Doing
This role is focused on winning new business and creating opportunities. You will:
- Make a high volume of outbound cold calls to generate leads
- Identify and open new client relationships
- Build a pipeline of opportunities for tender and pricing teams
- Develop client relationships over time into repeat business
- Work closely with the commercial team to convert opportunities into project wins
The core responsibility is simple: bring in new business. Everything else builds from there — a common priority for BDM roles focused on growth and client acquisition.
About the Business — Where You’ll Be Working
You’ll be joining a specialist contractor operating since the 1970s, delivering painting, decorating and specialist finishes across residential, commercial, healthcare, education, and more. Known for quality, collaboration and reliability, the business offers a strong platform to win and deliver work.
Requirements & Rewards
What you’ll bring:
- Sales mindset with high energy and resilience
- Confidence on the phone and strong communication skills
- Hunger to win business and earn commission
- Any sales experience is beneficial (entry-level considered)
What you’ll get back:
- £35k-£45k base salary
- Uncapped commission on project wins
- Clear opportunity to grow with the business
- Direct impact on company growth and your earnings
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