Job Description

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.