New Business Manager Metro Rod Manchester & Cheshire East territory Full time permanent Salary £34,000 - £37,000 basic DOE plus commission & benefits Car allowance £4K We are looking for a New Business Manager to join our Manchester South Drainage Franchise. 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. Additionally, Franchise Brands’ Waste & Water Services Division includes Willow Pumps and Filta, enhancing their comprehensive service offering. Major companies trust these brands for their consistent quality service and customer satisfaction, making them a trusted name in the industry. What does it entail? The successful individual will bring additional resource to the sales team to help us continue on our growth trajectory and you will be predominantly responsible for bringing on new business whilst also growing a small number of current accounts. We provide emergency and planned drainage and plumbing through our national franchised network incorporating pumps, sewage treatment plants, asset mapping, tankering services and we are expanding our plumbing services into gas and renewables. Whilst this role will be predominantly remotely based, you will need to be located within reach of our Macclesfield office and have a good knowledge of the Manchester and Cheshire areas. What do we look for? Proven experience within business development Experience within drainage and/or pump industry is essential Have demonstrable experience working with customers to increase market share and introducing new services Be energetic, tenacious and positive in outlook Have some technical, project management or engineering experience that demonstrates transferable skills in understanding our technical services and how they are delivered Be up-to-date with social media LinkedIn trends and best practices A curious approach to you work Influencing skills 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