Business Development Director

OCS UK & Ireland is a leading facilities management company with 50,000+ colleagues and a turnover in excess of £2bn. We deliver innovative, award winning services within facilities management, hard services, cleaning, security and catering. Our mission is to make people and places the best they can be for our colleagues, customers and the communities we serve. Our commitment to doing business the right way is rooted in our TRUE values - Trust, Respect, Unity, and Empowerment.

As part of your role, your key responsibilities will include, but are not limited to:

• Develop, implement, and evaluate strategic business development plans to achieve sales targets and expand the company's customer base.
• Business research via CRM database.
• Conduct market research to identify new business opportunities, including new markets, growth areas, trends, customers, partnerships, products, and services.
• Contact potential new business clients, understanding their needs with a view to booking meetings.
• Meet and exceed appointment targets.
• Diarise and maintain up to date records on the CRM database.
• Build and maintain strong relationships with key stakeholders, business partners, and clients.
• Work closely with marketing, sales, and technical teams to align company goals and strategies.

In order to be successful within this role, you will ideally have:

• An ability to influence, encourage confidence and win new business.
• A proven track record of sales in Facilities Management.
• Demonstrable experience of meeting and exceeding targets.
• Proven track record in building and maintaining long term relationships with clients and partners.
• Experience in data management and research.
• Excellent communication skills, both verbally and written.

You must hold a full driving licence for this role.

• OCS is ranked 36th on Glassdoor's Best Companies to Work For in 2025, reflecting our dedication to building a supportive workplace where our colleagues feel valued and motivated.
• Our Catering team offers breakfast and lunch services at our Ipswich head office, along with free coffee, hot chocolate and a replenishable fruit basket.
• We invest in our colleague's futures. The OCS Academy provides a range of courses and resources that will allow you to grow your personal skills and advance your career.
• With our Hapi app, you can gain access to exclusive discounts, rewards and wellbeing resources.

If you are interested in joining a business that encourages professional development, career progression and the chance to work with inspirational people then please click apply and register your interest! You can also sign up to our job alerts when registering which will notify you when other suitable vacancies are available.

We are an equal opportunities employer and rely on a diverse workforce with a broad range of knowledge, skills, and backgrounds to deliver our goals. We offer an inclusive and welcoming environment and actively encourage applications from all individuals regardless of race, gender, nationality, religion, sexual orientation, disability, or age.