Business Development Manager

  • CATALYST
  • Newcastle Upon Tyne, Tyne And Wear
  • Feb 25, 2026
Full time Telecommunications Management

Job Description

Our client, an inspection-led company serving the built environment in the UK by keeping buildings safe and compliant, is seeking to appoint a Business Development Manager to build relationships, win tenders and achieve sales with a mix of Facilities Management (FM), HVAC and other organisations which manage large commercial or public sector property portfolios.

As Business Development Manager, you will:

  • Actively promote the company's range of building compliance services, including TM44 air conditioning inspections, commercial energy audits, Display Energy Certificates (DECs), commercial EPCs and commercial kitchen extract cleaning (TR19s)
  • Research and approach prospective public and private sector clients via telephone, email and face-to-face
  • Generate sales of £700k pa, via a combination new business and renewals
  • Liaise closely with the in-house Service Team to ensure seamless project delivery
  • Represent the company in tender/sales negotiations and at industry events

As Business Development Manager, you will need:

  • Experience of business development or account management within a technical discipline (ideally the built environment)
  • Experience ideally of facilities management, building compliance or energy assessment
  • Experience working routinely to financial targets
  • High levels of self-motivation
  • Full UK driving licence (although the role is predominantly office-based)

Salary & benefits:

  • £35-45k basic
  • £30k pa commission (achievable)
  • Hybrid working (home-based 2 days per week)
  • Auto-enrolment pension
  • Life insurance
  • Free parking