Business Development Manager Location: Package: Competitive Salary + Attractive Commission Structure
A rare opportunity has arisen to join a fast-growing, sector-leading service provider operating across the UK’s residential living, student accommodation, and build-to-rent markets. This is a commercially focused Business Development Manager role for someone with PBSA sector knowledge who is ready to move from operational delivery into a high-impact, client-facing growth position.
The business delivers specialist seasonal turnaround services alongside year-round soft FM solutions, working with leading PBSA operators, universities, and residential providers. With a strong reputation and highly successful core business unit, this is a key hire to support continued national growth. You will play a central role in driving new business across both seasonal and recurring service lines, working closely with senior leadership and operational teams to develop and convert opportunities into long-term partnerships.
This is a hands-on commercial role where you will take ownership of developing and managing new business pipelines across PBSA and university sectors, while also supporting wider cross-service growth opportunities. You will be expected to combine strong industry knowledge with commercial awareness to identify opportunities, engage key decision-makers, and lead bids through to successful conversion.
Develop and manage PBSA-focused sales pipelines across seasonal and year-round services Identify and convert new business opportunities within student accommodation and university sectors Work closely with operational teams to ensure commercial solutions are deliverable and competitive Maintain accurate CRM records and forecast reporting Support wider lead generation across additional business units Represent the business at client meetings, site visits, and industry engagements nationwide
This role is ideal for someone currently working within PBSA operations, facilities management, or a related service environment who is ready to transition into a commercial role.
You’ll likely already understand how student accommodation and residential portfolios operate and now want to apply that knowledge in a growth-focused, client-facing capacity.
Experience within PBSA management or facilities management (3+ years preferred) Proven experience managing or contributing to revenue or sales targets (ideally £1m+) Confident communicator with strong relationship-building skills Experience with CRM systems and pipeline management Comfortable with national travel and site-based client engagement Motivated by targets, growth, and long-term progression Passionate about building meaningful, long-term client relationships
Genuine progression opportunity within a growing national business Join a fast-growing, ambitious business at a key stage of national expansion Opportunity to move beyond operational delivery into full commercial ownership Strong emphasis on progression, development, and internal recognition Competitive base salary If you’re ready to step into a commercially focused Business Development Manager role where your PBSA knowledge, client relationships, and ability to drive new business will be genuinely valued, we’d love to hear from you….