Business Development Account Manager

Pertemps Network Group; Wolverhampton; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading recruitment agency in the UK is seeking a proactive Business Development Manager who excels at building relationships and generating leads. The role involves managing a sales pipeline, conducting market research, and collaborating with marketing teams. Ideal candidates have proven experience in sales, strong communication skills, and the ability to consult with senior stakeholders. Working hours are Monday to Friday, 9am to 5pm, offering an exciting opportunity for career growth.

Qualifications

• Proven experience in Business Development, Sales, Account Management or similar.
• Strong communication and influencing skills with senior stakeholders.
• Ability to manage a structured sales pipeline effectively.
• Highly organised, target-driven and motivated by achieving outstanding results.
• Experience with CRM systems and managing a structured sales pipeline.

Responsibilities

• Identify, nurture and manage potential leads across multiple channels.
• Conduct market research to map prospects and emerging sectors.
• Collaborate with Marketing on campaigns and lead-generation initiatives.
• Build and grow a forward-looking pipeline within the CRM system.
• Collaborate with Marketing to design targeted campaigns and lead-generation initiatives.
• Prepare tailored proposals and commercial offers aligned to prospect needs.
• Generate leads through outbound calling, digital outreach, networking, referrals and events.
• Deliver discovery meetings and consultations with senior business leaders.
• Represent the organisation at events and forums to attract new leads.
• Consistently meet or exceed monthly and annual KPIs.
• Progress opportunities through the full sales funnel and manage momentum.

Skills

Business Development

Relationship Building

Sales

Communication Skills

Commercial Acumen

Independent working

Sales pipeline

Tools

CRM Systems

Job description

Pertemps Network Group provided pay range

This range is provided by Pertemps Network Group. Your actual pay will be based on your skills and experience — talk with your recruiter to learn more.

Base pay range

Business Development Manager / Account Manager

Drive Growth. Build Relationships. Make an Impact.

Are you a dynamic sales professional who thrives on building relationships, generating opportunities, and closing high-value business? Do you have the confidence to engage senior leaders and the commercial drive to exceed ambitious targets?

If so, we want to hear from you.

We are seeking a proactive, results‑driven Business Development Manager to accelerate growth by identifying, nurturing and converting new opportunities. This is an exciting role for someone who loves the challenge of developing a strong pipeline, influencing decision‑makers, and showcasing real business value.

What You’ll Be Doing

• Proactively identify, nurture and manage potential leads across multiple channels.
• Conduct comprehensive market research and intelligence to map high‑value prospects, emerging sectors and untapped opportunities.
• Develop and execute a commercial Business Development Plan.
• Build, maintain and grow a healthy, forward‑looking pipeline within the CRM system.
• Collaborate with Marketing to design targeted campaigns, outreach strategies and lead‑generation initiatives.
• Prepare tailored proposals, presentations, and commercial offers aligned to prospect needs.
• Generate leads through a mix of outbound calling, digital outreach, networking, referrals and event attendance.
• Deliver persuasive discovery meetings and consultations with senior business leaders.
• Represent the organisation at events, forums, exhibitions and networking opportunities to attract new leads.
• Consistently meet or exceed monthly and annual KPIs.
• Progress opportunities through the full sales funnel, managing momentum, handling objections and securing conversions.
• Maintain accurate CRM data including interactions, forecasts, conversion rates and revenue projections.

What We’re Looking For

• Proven experience in Business Development, Sales, Account Management, Recruitment Consultant or Estate Agent background
• A natural relationship‑builder with strong communication and influencing skills.
• Confident presenting to and consulting with senior stakeholders.
• Highly organised, target‑driven and motivated by achieving outstanding results.
• Comfortable working independently while collaborating across teams.
• Strong commercial acumen and the ability to articulate value.
• Experience working with CRM systems and managing a structured sales pipeline.

Your working hours will be 9am - 5pm Monday to Friday.

To be considered for this role please apply now.