Cleaning Melbourne is a well-established commercial cleaning business with a strong footprint in Local Government. We’re now focused on growing our private-sector portfolio across Commercial, Strata, Retail, Industrial, Education, Transport and Medical.

We’re looking for an experienced Business Development Manager who can open doors, build trusted relationships, and convert opportunities into long-term service contracts. This role is highly autonomous and works closely with senior leadership to shape our growth strategy.

The role

You’ll own the full sales cycle from prospecting through to close, and ensure a smooth handover into operations so sites launch well and clients stay for the long term.

Key responsibilities

- Build and manage a strong pipeline across target sectors (end users, facility managers, property/strata managers and procurement)
- Proactively generate new opportunities (networking, outreach, referrals, warm leads)
- Run discovery meetings and site inspections to understand scope and client needs
- Prepare and present proposals, pricing and service solutions (and tenders where required)
- Negotiate commercial terms and close sustainable, profitable contracts




- Maintain accurate activity, forecasting and opportunity notes in the CRM
- Coordinate handover and mobilisation with operations to ensure a robust start and high client satisfaction

About you

4–5+ years’ B2B business development experience in commercial cleaning, facilities, soft services, security, maintenance or similar

Proven track record of meeting/exceeding targets and winning longer-term contracts

Strong relationship-building, communication and negotiation skills

Commercial mindset: understands pricing, margin and delivery realities

Disciplined and organised with robust follow-up habits and CRM hygiene

Current driver’s licence and willingness to meet clients on-site

What you’ll get

Competitive salary commensurate with experience

Performance incentives aligned to new profitable growth (bonus/commission structure discussed at interview)

Tools of trade (phone/laptop; vehicle/car allowance by agreement)

A senior, visible role with autonomy and direct access to decision makers

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📌 Business Development Manager (Melbourne)
🏢 Cleaning Melbourne
📍 Melbourne