Business Development Manager

New Business Manager
Metro Rod
London & surrounding areas
Full time permanent
Salary £50,000 - £65,000 basic DOE plus bonus & benefits
Car allowance £6K

We are looking for a National Account Manager to join our prestigious Sales team here at our Water and Waste Services division of Franchise Brands.

Metro Rod and Metro Plumb, part of Franchise Brands PLC, are leaders in providing comprehensive water and waste management services across the UK. Metro Rod, founded in 1983, offers drain clearance and maintenance through over 40 franchisees, serving major companies like Tesco, Mitie, Clarion, Axa, and Wetherspoons in sectors such as FM, social housing, property management, retail, industrial, and leisure.

With over 40 years in the industry, Metro Rod remains a fast-growing and dynamic business. Its sister company, Metro Plumb, operates more than 30 local depots, addressing a range of plumbing issues from emergency repairs to routine maintenance. Together, they offer a one-stop shop, supported by a network of over 600 engineers specialising in drainage, plumbing, pumps, and FOG management.

What does it entail?

The successful individual will bring additional resource to the sales team to help us continue on our growth trajectory. You will be predominantly responsible for bringing on new business whilst also growing a small number of current accounts.

This role is remotely based with travel around the London area. You will attend expos and shows, represent our business at customer sites, and meet with franchisees and our Business Development Managers in the field.

You will be expected to contribute to the team’s efforts of 20% annual business growth while managing customer expectations and delivering a first-class customer experience.

As the role is supporting our Metro Rod Franchisees, we require someone with experience and an understanding of the drainage industry.

What do we look for?

• Proven experience within business development
• Experience within the plumbing/drainage industry is ideal, as is experience selling to Franchises/Distributors/Social Housing
• Demonstrable experience working with customers to increase market share and introduce new services
• Energetic, tenacious, and positive in outlook
• Some technical, project management, or engineering experience
• Up-to-date with social media LinkedIn trends and best practices
• A curious approach to your work
• Strong influencing skills
• Must live in the London/South area due to travel requirements
• Travel to our HQ in Cheshire 1 or 2 days per week

What do you get?

• 25 days annual leave – plus bank holidays
• Royal London, Company Pension
• Group Life Assurance
• Additional Paid Leave / Special Leave
• Company Events
• Laptop / Company Mobile
• Travel subsidy / mileage
• Free Eye Tests / Subsidy for Glasses
• Employee Assistance Programme
• Occupational Health Support
• Employee Discounts Platform - Sodexo