Business Development Manager

Hunter Selection Limited; Bristol; Hybrid; GBP 38,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading recruitment consultancy is seeking a Business Development Manager in Bristol to drive business acquisition and work with SaaS solutions. Ideal candidates should have experience in software sales and excellent communication skills. This full-time role offers a competitive salary, unlimited holiday, and a hybrid working environment. Candidates who thrive in a fast-paced environment will find this position rewarding.

Benefits

Unlimited holiday allowance

Competitive salary plus OTE earnings

Continuous professional development access to certifications

Qualifications

• Experience in SaaS, Tech, Digital, Media, Software sales, including business development.
• Strong written and verbal communication abilities.
• Experience in B2B or enterprise sales is highly desirable.

Responsibilities

• Drive business acquisition through new and existing accounts.
• Write BIDs, tenders, and proposals.
• Collaborate with teams to deliver effective, SaaS solutions.

Skills

SaaS

Business Development

CRM

Presentation Skills

Negotiation Skills

Tools

CRM Systems

CMS Systems

Job description

Overview

Business Development Manager - SaaS Sales

Bristol, UK

Full-time | Permanent

Salary: Up to £45,000 basic plus OTE

I am working with a creative software company in Bristol that are looking for a business development Manager to join the team. They sell SaaS solutions and are looking for someone who can be involved throughout the entire BID lifecycle, including involvement with BID writing.

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The Role

They are looking for a passionate and driven Business Development Manager to join their sales team. Based near Bristol, you'll be responsible for securing new business opportunities, selling SaaS solutions that deliver real returns for clients. This role is a mix of new and existing business.

You should have experience working with cross functional team members, with the ability to speak to technical and non technical stakeholders. Ideally you will have worked with software teams, and associated staff in order to properly put the BIDs together.

You should be someone with high intelligence, as well as emotional intelligence.

This role is perfect for someone who thrives on building relationships, closing deals, and making a tangible impact.

You will be engaging in a split of new business development and developing existing accounts so you should feel equally comfortable doing both.

Since you are selling SaaS products - any experience selling SaaS, CRM, CMS, Web, Digital, Technology solutions or similar will be a big bonus.

Likewise, experience using Software such as CRM or CMS systems will be an advantage.

If you have an entrepreneurial mindset you will do well in this environment. No micromanaging, and a supportive manager who encourages free thinking.

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What You\'ll Be Doing

• Drive business acquisition through new and existing accounts.
• Writing BIDs, tenders, and proposals - with the assistance of AI.
• Present compelling proposals in person, at events, and via video calls.
• Collaborate with teams to deliver effective, SaaS solutions.
• Work towards KPI's, with qualified leads to hit the ground running.
• Attending industry and network events.

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What You\'ll Need

• Experience in SaaS, Tech, Digital, Media, Software sales, incl. business development.
• Confident communication with excellent written, presentation and negotiation skills.
• Strategic thinking, a commercial mindset and a passion for helping clients grow.
• Self-motivated, target-driven, and resilient in a fast-paced environment.
• Experience in B2B or enterprise sales is highly desirable.

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What\'s in It for You

• Competitive salary plus OTE earnings.
• Unlimited holiday allowance
• Hybrid working
• Continuous professional development - access to certifications

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If you are a results-driven sales professional looking to make your mark in SaaS, this is your opportunity to join a genuinely innovative team and grow your career and earning potential.

If this sounds like you then please apply.

This is an urgent vacancy, so please apply quoting reference 102921.

If you are interested in this position please click 'apply'.

Hunter Selection Limited is a recruitment consultancy with offices UK wide, specialising in permanent & contract roles within Engineering & Manufacturing, IT & Digital, Science & Technology and Service & Sales sectors.

Please note as we receive a high level of applications we can only respond to applicants whose skills & qualifications are suitable for this position. No terminology in this advert is intended to discriminate against any of the protected characteristics that fall under the Equality Act 2010.

For the purposes of the Conduct Regulations 2003, when advertising permanent vacancies we are acting as an Employment Agency, and when advertising temporary/contract vacancies we are acting as an Employment Business.