Business Development Manager

Acorn Limited; Slough; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading maintenance service provider is seeking a Business Development Manager in Slough to drive sales growth by identifying new business opportunities and building strong client relationships. Ideal candidates will have a proven sales background, excellent communication skills, and proficiency in IT tools. Offering a competitive benefits package including pension and holiday allowance, this role is perfect for self-motivated professionals ready to take on a new challenge.

Benefits

Pension scheme

Company events

Wellbeing benefits

25 days holiday

Qualifications

• Proven track record in sales/business development, ideally in maintenance, M&E, or facilities services.
• Commercially astute with strong technical awareness.
• Excellent communication, presentation, and negotiation skills.

Responsibilities

• Proactively identify and develop new business opportunities.
• Manage your own sales pipeline and take ownership of revenue targets.
• Generate and follow up leads, delivering compelling bids and proposals.
• Build relationships with facilities managers, agents, and end users.
• Negotiate and close deals at both operational and board level.

Skills

Sales/business development experience

Strong technical awareness

Self-motivated

Excellent communication skills

Strong IT skills (Excel, Word, Outlook, PowerPoint)

Job description

Business Development Manager – Acorn Engineering Limited

Are you an ambitious sales professional or business development manager looking for your next challenge?

Location: Slough

Join Acorn Maintenance Engineering, a trusted provider of planned and reactive maintenance services across London and the Southeast. We are expanding and now seeking a driven Business Development Manager to play a key role in growing our client base, securing profitable contracts, and building strong relationships with both new and existing customers.

Package & Benefits:

• Pension scheme
• Company events
• Wellbeing benefits – 24 hour turnaround GP appointment for the whole family
• 25 days holiday (not including bank holidays)

Responsibilities:

• Proactively identify and develop new business opportunities.
• Manage your own sales pipeline and take ownership of revenue targets.
• Generate and follow up leads, delivering compelling bids and proposals.
• Build relationships with facilities managers, agents, and end users.
• Negotiate and close deals at both operational and board level.
• Conduct site surveys and prepare asset schedules in partnership with our estimating team.
• Prepare and present proposals and tender submissions.

Skills & Qualifications:

• Proven track record in sales/business development, ideally in maintenance, M&E, or facilities services.
• Commercially astute with strong technical awareness.
• Self‑motivated, proactive, and target‑driven.
• Excellent communication, presentation, and negotiation skills.
• Strong IT skills (Excel, Word, Outlook, PowerPoint).
• A collaborative team player who can also work independently.

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