Business Development Manager

Berkshire

£35,000 – £45,000 

Office-Based with Hybrid Potential

We are working with a well-established and growing UK business that is looking for an ambitious Business Development Manager to join its sales team.

This is an exciting opportunity for a commercially driven sales professional who enjoys winning new business, building relationships and creating long-term commercial opportunities.

The successful candidate will play a key role in identifying new prospects, developing the sales pipeline and securing profitable contracts, working closely with internal operational, technical and support teams.

The Role

As Business Development Manager, you will be responsible for:

• Identifying and securing new business opportunities across key markets and sectors
• Developing and implementing business development strategies to achieve revenue targets
• Generating and qualifying leads through networking, referrals, events and market research
• Managing the full sales cycle, from initial prospecting through to contract award
• Building and maintaining strong relationships with prospective and existing customers
• Understanding customer requirements and presenting tailored solutions
• Preparing and delivering sales presentations, proposals and commercial bids
• Negotiating commercial terms while protecting profitability
• Monitoring market trends, competitor activity and emerging opportunities
• Maintaining an accurate sales pipeline and CRM records
• Working collaboratively with technical, operational and marketing teams
• Providing regular sales forecasts, reports and KPI updates

What We're Looking For

We're keen to speak with candidates who have:

• Proven experience in a Business Development Manager, Account Manager or similar sales role
• A strong track record of winning new business and achieving sales targets
• Excellent communication, presentation, negotiation and influencing skills
• A commercially astute and results-focused approach
• Experience managing multiple opportunities through a sales pipeline
• Strong relationship-building skills
• Good knowledge of CRM systems and Microsoft Office
• A proactive, resilient and entrepreneurial mindset
• A full UK driving licence and willingness to travel when required

Desirable:

• Experience selling service-based solutions or managed contracts
• An existing network of relevant industry contacts
• Experience working within a technical or solutions-led environment
• Relevant sales, business development or commercial qualifications

What Success Looks Like

• Within your first 12 months, you will be expected to:
• Build a strong and sustainable new business pipeline
• Consistently deliver revenue and profitability targets
• Win new customers and develop strategic relationships
• Increase the company's presence across its target markets
• Make a significant contribution to the wider growth strategy

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Contact Kylie

02081645912

Kylie.richards@aztrum.com