Business Development Manager

Company: Adecco Portugal
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Location: Southend on Sea
Job Description:

Business Development Manager

Southend – Hybrid

Full-time – Monday to Friday

Up to £50,000 per annum

Are you a driven sales professional with experience in water hygiene, compliance, or technical services? We are looking for a commercially focused Business Development Manager to drive growth across commercial and industrial markets.

Key Responsibilities:

  • Generate and secure new business opportunities within water hygiene and Legionella compliance services.
  • Build strong relationships with facilities managers, landlords, and building operators.
  • Develop and manage a pipeline through networking, referrals, targeted prospecting, and industry events.
  • Prepare and present technical proposals, tenders, and remedial quotations.
  • Identify opportunities to expand services and increase revenue within existing accounts.
  • Provide technical support and expert advice on complex water system and compliance matters.
  • Conduct site audits to ensure service quality and compliance standards are maintained.

What We’re Looking For:

  • Proven business development or sales experience within water hygiene, Legionella control, facilities management, or a related technical sector.
  • Strong relationship-building and negotiation skills.
  • Ability to understand and communicate technical solutions.
  • Commercially focused with a proactive, customer‑centric approach.
  • Commitment to health, safety, quality, and environmental standards.

What’s on Offer:

  • Opportunity to join a growing specialist business.
  • Autonomy to develop your territory and client base.
  • Competitive salary, bonus potential, and career progression opportunities.

The Adecco Group UK & Ireland is an Equal Opportunities Employer.

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Posted: October 17th, 2026