Darren Hateley

Strategic Relationship Builder | Business Development Director with over 25 years experience | Insight-Led Customer Engagement | Facilities Management (FM)

Bromsgrove, England, United Kingdom

About

💼 Professional Overview Business Development Director | With over 25 years of Facilities Management experience across multiple industries, I bring a strategic mindset, commercial agility, and a passion for building lasting partnerships. My career reflects a consistent ability to adapt, innovate, and deliver results. 🚀 Core Strengths - B2B Sales & Strategic Partnerships - Proposal & Tender Management - Insight-Led Customer Engagement - Market Expansion & Revenue Growth - Leadership & Team Empowerment 📈 Career Highlights - Led initiatives that drove significant revenue increases and market share growth - Built trusted relationships across the FM sector, positioning myself as a strategic advisor - Delivered tailored solutions by identifying emerging trends and customer needs - Successfully managed large-scale projects and high-performing bid teams 🌱 Leadership Style I foster collaborative environments where teams feel valued and motivated. My proactive approach and commitment to continuous learning ensure I stay ahead of industry shifts and technological advancements. 🏟️ Community Impact CEO | Unity Sport Club CIC Founder of a non-profit social enterprise supporting youth development through sport. I’m passionate about inclusivity, safeguarding, and giving every child every chance to thrive through football. 📬 Let’s Connect 📧 [email protected]

Experience

  • Chief Executive Officer (Voluntary) at Unity Sport Club CIC
    Jul 2023 - Present · 3 yrs

    A voluntary role to drive forward inclusion in sport within the local community.

  • Talent ID Elite Local Scout (Weekend) at Aston Villa Football Club
    Oct 2020 - Present · 5 yrs 9 mos

  • Business Development Director at Samsic Facility
    Mar 2025 - Mar 2026 · 1 yr 1 mo

    Our mission is to make people feel good in all living spaces : delivering FM, Cleaning, security, reception, maintenance… we provide a wide range of services. And we deliver more than just that: well-being, friendliness and peace of mind.