Business Development Manager

Green Zone Surveys is a building compliance and energy assessment company, supporting organisations across the UK and Ireland to meet legal, safety and sustainability obligations. We work with facilities management (FM) providers, HVAC companies and directly with businesses to deliver high-quality, reliable services across both public and private sectors.

As we continue to expand, we are looking for an experienced Business Development Manager, ideally with a facilities management / HVAC background, to create and grow relationships with new clients.

This is an office-based role (with the option of hybrid working) involving telesales, email and client-facing activity. The focus is on generating new business and you will work closely with prospective clients to understand their compliance and energy requirements, positioning Green Zone Surveys as a trusted long-term partner. The role is based at our North East head office in Wallsend.

About Vadella

Vadella Group is a PE-backed compliance services business operating across the TIC market- fire safety, water hygiene, asbestos, HVAC and health and safety consulting. We operate through a portfolio of specialist operating companies, each with their own identity and client base, supported by a Group infrastructure that enables them to grow. We are in a period of significant and deliberate growth, expanding our portfolio through acquisition and scaling our people and operational infrastructure accordingly. It is an exciting time to be joining the Group team.

About the role

• Identify and secure new business opportunities with FM and HVAC companies, as well as directly with businesses.
• Getting involved in the full sales cycle, from proactively generating new business through outbound telesales activity to preparing and sending quotes to clients / prospects and chasing them through to close.
• Using own initiative to identify and target organisations across relevant sectors
• Nurture relationships made with new clients and be able to provide additional services to them where applicable
• Track sales activity, pipeline and forecasts using CRM systems
• Work with internal marketing and service delivery teams to help generate new business and ensure smooth project delivery
• Represent Green Zone Surveys at industry events, networking opportunities and at client meetings in and out of the office

Hours: Monday - Thursday: 08:30 to 16:30. Friday: 09:00 to 16:00.

What you will bring

• Proven experience in a business development / B2B sales role
• Confident relationship builder with strong communication skills
• Self-motivated and target driven
• Background in HVAC and / or facilities management (desirable)
• Good understanding of building compliance or energy assessment services (desirable)
• Full UK driving licence and willingness to travel across the UK

What’s in it for you

• Competitive salary plus commission structure
• Company pension scheme
• Free parking on site
• Birthday off
• Hybrid working option (up to 2 days per week)
• Vitality Life Insurance
• Perkbox benefits platform
• Company events.
• Supportive team environment with scope for personal development and career progression.
• Clear career progression path as the business and Group continue to grow

About Green Zone Surveys

Green Zone Surveys was established in 2011 with a clear purpose: to make building and energy compliance straightforward, reliable and cost-effective. Since then, we've helped businesses improve building performance and reduce operational risk through expert surveying, testing and certification services.

Our highly qualified in-house technical team delivers independent expertise, practical advice and solutions you can rely on.

Our team combines specialist expertise with a collaborative, customer-focused approach, building trusted relationships and delivering practical solutions that make a real difference for our clients.

Powered by Vadella, Green Zone Surveys is part of a specialist building compliance group, delivering compliance solutions across the UK's built environment. Vadella brings together expert businesses across water, air quality, lightning protection & height safety, hazardous materials, health & safety consultancy, fire, and electrical disciplines.

Together, we provide the confidence, capability and long-term support needed to help organisations and buildings stay safe, compliant and prepared for the future.

As Vadella Group's specialist in Air Quality, we provide nationwide services to facilities management companies, property owners, commercial organisations and the public sector. Our experienced specialists deliver practical, regulation-ready solutions that protect people, property, and reputations.

This role is powered by Vadella - a growing group of specialist compliance businesses in fire safety, water hygiene, asbestos, HVAC and health & safety, giving you the backing and opportunities of a bigger group.

We assess every application on its merits and welcome applicants from all backgrounds.