Business Development Manager – Reading

£35,000 – £45,000 + Excellent Opportunity

Are you a driven Business Development Manager who enjoys winning new business, building relationships and creating long-term commercial opportunities?

We’re working with a well-established and growing UK business that is looking for an ambitious BDM to join its sales team.

This is a great opportunity for someone who is commercially focused, target-driven and enjoys taking ownership of the full sales process — from finding new prospects through to securing the deal.

The Role

As Business Development Manager, you’ll be responsible for:

• Identifying and winning new business across key markets
• Building and managing a strong sales pipeline
• Generating leads through networking, referrals, events and market research
• Managing the full sales cycle from prospecting through to contract
• Building strong relationships with new and existing customers
• Understanding customer needs and presenting tailored solutions
• Preparing and delivering proposals, presentations and commercial bids
• Negotiating contracts and commercial terms
• Keeping up to date with market trends and competitor activity
• Maintaining accurate CRM records and sales forecasts
• Working closely with technical, operational and marketing teams
• Consistently working towards revenue and profitability targets

What We're Looking For

We’re keen to speak with candidates who have:

• Previous experience in Business Development, Account Management or a similar sales role
• A proven track record of winning new business
• Strong communication, presentation and negotiation skills
• A commercial and results-driven mindset
• Experience managing a sales pipeline and multiple opportunities
• Excellent relationship-building skills
• Good knowledge of CRM systems and Microsoft Office
• A proactive, resilient and ambitious approach
• A full UK driving licence and willingness to travel when required

Desirable experience:

• Selling service-based solutions or managed contracts
• Working within a technical or solutions-led environment
• An existing network of industry contacts
• Relevant sales or commercial qualifications

What’s In It For You?

This is an exciting opportunity to join a growing business where you’ll have real responsibility for driving new business, revenue and long-term growth.

You’ll have the opportunity to build your own pipeline, develop valuable customer relationships and make a genuine impact on the company’s continued success.

Interested?

For more information or to apply, contact Kylie Richards:

02081645912
kylie.richards@aztrum.com