Business Development Manager

Autograph Specialist Recruitment Limited; Cardiff; Hybrid; GBP 42,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

Autograph Recruitment is recruiting on behalf of a client for an experienced Business Development Manager to join their growing commercial team. Hybrid / Field-Based role; you will drive growth by opening doors, building relationships and creating new business opportunities.

You’ll manage your own territory, work with a supportive leadership team, and balance prospecting with strategic proposals to win new business and expand the client base.

Qualifications

• Experience in B2B sales or business development.
• Strong communication and relationship-building skills.
• Ability to work independently and manage own territory.

Responsibilities

• Identify and develop new business opportunities.
• Build strong relationships with prospective and existing clients.
• Manage the full sales cycle from initial contact through closing deals.
• Produce tailored proposals and present solutions to clients.
• Collaborate with internal teams to ensure smooth onboarding.

Job description

Business Development Manager

Location: Hybrid / Field-Based
Salary: Competitive + Bonus + Benefits

Autograph Recruitment is recruiting on behalf of one of our clients for an experienced Business Development Manager to join their growing commercial team.

This isn't a role where you'll inherit a full pipeline and simply manage existing accounts. They're looking for someone who enjoys opening doors, building genuine relationships, and creating new business opportunities. If you're commercially driven, confident engaging with decision-makers, and motivated by results, this could be for you.

The Role

As Business Development Manager, you'll play a key role in driving growth by identifying new opportunities, developing strategic partnerships, and converting prospects into long-term clients.

You’ll be given the autonomy to manage your own territory while working closely with a supportive leadership team that genuinely values new ideas and commercial ambition.

Responsibilities of Business Development Manager:

• Identifying and developing new business opportunities.
• Building strong relationships with prospective and existing clients.
• Managing the full sales cycle from initial contact through to closing deals.
• Producing tailored proposals and presenting solutions to clients.
• Working collaboratively with internal teams to ensure a smooth onboarding experience.
• Keeping your pipeline up to date using the CRM system.
• Monitoring market trends and competitor activity to identify opportunities.

The ideal candidate:

• Previous experience in a Business Development, Sales or Account Management role.
• A proven track record of generating and winning new business.
• Excellent communication and relationship-building skills.
• Self-motivated with the ability to work independently.
• Strong commercial awareness and negotiation skills.