Business Development Manager

As a Business Development Manager, you will be the face of Speedy to a select portfolio of major account customers, ensuring their needs are understood, met, and exceeded. You'll be focused on strengthening existing relationships, identifying new business opportunities, and ensuring Speedy remains the trusted partner of choice for complex event and specialist hire projects.

Working within the Events Team, you’ll play a pivotal role in supporting time-critical, high-profile jobs across the country — delivering tailored equipment and service packages to major events, infrastructure projects, and specialist sectors.

Key Responsibilities

• Manage and grow a defined portfolio of major accounts
• Develop strategic account plans to increase revenue and customer engagement
• Identify and pursue new opportunities within existing accounts and target markets
• Act as the primary contact for clients, ensuring a seamless and responsive experience
• Work closely with internal teams (logistics, operations, engineering) to deliver effective solutions
• Track customer performance, analyse data, and report on business development progress
• Champion the Events Team’s capability both internally and in the wider marketplace
• Support and deliver on our ESG Strategy – Decade to Deliver
• What We’re Looking ForExcellent communication and relationship-building skills
• Strong organisational and time-management abilities
• Commercial acumen and experience in strategic account development
• Confident with IT systems and data analysis (PC literate)
• Ability to adapt to a fast-moving and ever-changing environment
• Self-starter with a proactive and solution-oriented mindset
• Full UK Driving Licence required
• What We Offer26 days holiday (plus bank holidays)
• Life assurance and company pension scheme
• Subsidised canteen facilities
• 95% discount across the Speedy Hire range
• Ongoing training, development, and genuine career progression opportunities
• Voluntary Health Cash Plan
• My Staff Shop: Exclusive retail discounts and offers
• Green Commute Initiative: Cycle-to-work scheme
• PAM Employee Assistance Programme (EAP): Free, confidential support for wellbeing, legal and financial matters
• Hybrid and flexible working options through our Speedy Work Life Balance initiative
• A clear Career Line of Sight for internal progression and development

Speedy is proud to be an inclusive employer.

We are committed to creating a diverse and welcoming environment where everyone can thrive. We welcome applications from all backgrounds, and all roles within The Speedy Group require proof of right to work in the UK by the start of employment.

Please note: This role may be subject to a DBS, credit, or security clearance check. We may close applications early if we receive a high volume of interest – so we recommend applying as soon as possible.

Explore our ESG and inclusion commitments:

• https://www.speedyservices.com/esg/governance