Business Development Manager Job at Chertsey, Surrey Full Time

Are you a commercially driven Business Development professional with a passion for winning new business and building strong client relationships? Join Compass Group and play a key role in driving growth, expanding market share, and delivering high-impact commercial solutions.

The Role

As a Business Development Manager, you will:

• Drive new business growth by developing and converting a strong pipeline
• Build and manage senior client relationships across target sectors
• Lead end-to-end bid and tender processes, delivering compelling, competitive proposals
• Identify new opportunities through proactive prospecting and market insight
• Collaborate across sales, operations, finance and bid teams to secure and mobilise new contracts

What You’ll Bring

• Proven success in business development or sales (FM, contract services, hospitality or similar)
• Strong track record of winning and converting new business opportunities
• Experience leading bids, tenders and complex commercial negotiations
• Excellent communication, presentation and stakeholder management skills
• Commercial acumen, resilience and a results-driven mindset

Why Join Us?

At Compass Group, you’ll be part of a high-performing, collaborative team where your impact is visible, your ideas valued, and your success rewarded.

Ready to grow your career and make a difference? Apply now.

We ensure you’re rewarded for all your hard work, which is why we offer a comprehensive benefits package which includes but is not limited to:

• Contributory pension scheme
• Grow your career with our Career Pathways and MyLearning programmes
• Quick access for you and your immediate family to a Digital GP, and wider healthcare benefits
• Exclusive travel discounts with TUI, Expedia, Booking.com and many more
• Save money on your food shop with discounts on Tesco, Sainsbury’s, Morrisons and many more
• Up to 44% off cinema tickets to enjoy your favourite blockbuster
• Receive cash rewards every time you spend and use them on a wide range of brands
• Un-wind with us with free wellness, mindfulness and exercise classes
• You can share all discounts and offers with your friends and families

About Us

Part of Compass Group UK&I, Medirest is the specialist healthcare operating company of Compass Group UK & Ireland, providing a full range of hotel services, including staff, patient and visitor catering, domestics, portering, security and reception, at over 130 NHS Trusts and private hospitals.

Compass Group UK&I is committed to fostering an environment where every individual can truly be themselves at work and has equal opportunities to advance in their careers. We strive to build a culture that respects and celebrates the unique talents, beliefs, backgrounds, and abilities of all our team members. We want our colleagues to feel valued, empowered to reach their full potential, and to thrive – because diversity is our strength!