Business Development Manager

Optimise Talent Ltd; Bury St Edmunds; On-site; GBP 45,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading recruitment agency in the UK is seeking a Business Development Manager to drive growth across Suffolk. This hands-on role combines new business development and account management, requiring proven experience in construction or wastewater. The ideal candidate will have excellent communication skills and a track record of closing deals. Competitive salary plus OTE and car allowance offered.

Benefits

Basic salary £45,000 - £55,000

Uncapped OTE £70,000 - £80,000

£5,000 car allowance

Autonomy and support

Qualifications

• Proven experience in business development in construction or wastewater.
• Track record of winning and growing accounts.
• Drive to meet ambitious sales targets.

Responsibilities

• Drive growth in Suffolk and surrounding areas.
• Manage the sales cycle from first call to signed contract.
• Establish relationships with decision makers.

Skills

Proven BDM experience

Confidence in cold outreach

Excellent communication

Relationship-building skills

Job description

Overview

Business Development Manager - Suffolk

£45,000 - £55,000 basic + OTE £70,000 - £80,000 + £5,000 car allowance

Are you a proven Business Development Manager with experience in construction, wastewater, or a similar technical sector? Do you thrive in a role where you can own the full 360 sales cycle — from prospecting and appointment booking through to face-to-face meetings and closing deals?

If so, this could be the next big move in your career.

The Role

As Business Development Manager, you'll take the lead in driving growth across Suffolk and surrounding areas. This is a varied, hands-on role that blends new business with account development. You'll be trusted to:

• Identify and target new opportunities in your sector
• Book, manage and attend face-to-face client meetings
• Build strong, lasting relationships with decision makers
• Deliver tailored solutions that meet client needs
• Manage the sales cycle from first call to signed contract

About You

We're looking for a motivated, results-driven sales professional who can hit the ground running. You'll need:

• Proven BDM experience within construction, wastewater, or similar technical industries
• A track record of winning and growing accounts
• Confidence in both cold outreach and consultative selling
• Excellent communication and relationship-building skills
• The drive to deliver against ambitious targets

Whats On Offer

• Basic salary £45,000 - £55,000 (DOE)
• Uncapped OTE £70,000 - £80,000
• £5,000 car allowance
• Autonomy and support in equal measure
• The chance to join a business that's growing fast in a critical industry