Business Development Manager

NMS Recruit Ltd t/a Russell Taylor Group; Chester; Hybrid; GBP 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

25 days holiday

Extra 5 days

Pension 8%

Life insurance

Income protection

Private medical

Performance bonus

Job summary

NMS Recruit Ltd t/a Russell Taylor Group is representing a Business Development Manager role in Chester with hybrid work (3 days onsite, 2 days from home) covering UK & Ireland. The position focuses on identifying new business, managing senior stakeholder relationships and closing high-value deals in the energy sector.

The package includes a salary open to discussion with sales incentive commission, with strong opportunities for growth through a 70/30 new business vs. account growth mix.

Responsibilities

• Proactively identify and win new business across the UK & Ireland
• Build and manage a strong sales pipeline
• Develop relationships with senior and C-suite stakeholders
• Manage high-value opportunities through to close
• Deliver consultative, value-based sales presentations
• Work closely with Engineers to develop tailored solutions
• Maintain accurate CRM records, forecasting and sales activity

Job description

Role:

Business Development Manager - UK & Ireland

Salary:

Open to Discussion & Sales Incentive commission

Location:

Chester - Hybrid work (3 days on site, 2 days from home)

Benefits:

• 25 days holiday plus bank holidays (rising to 30 days with service)
• ability to buy an additional 5 days holiday
• 8% employer pension contribution
• Group life insurance
• income protection critical illness (or cash equivalents)
• Private medical insurance & company performance bonus

We are working with an established, technology-led business operating within the energy sector. They are now looking for two ambitious Business Development Managers to join their growing commercial team. This is a 70% new business / 30% account growth role, focused on identifying new opportunities, building relationships with senior decision-makers and closing high-value deals ranging from £80k to £1m+. If you are a driven BDM who enjoys creating new opportunities, engaging senior stakeholders and closing high-value technical solutions, we would love to hear from you.

The Role

• Proactively identify and win new business across the UK & Ireland
• Build and manage a strong sales pipeline
• Develop relationships with senior and C-suite stakeholders
• Manage high-value opportunities through to close
• Identify cross-selling and upselling opportunities
• Deliver consultative, value-based sales presentations
• Work closely with Engineers to develop tailored solutions
• Maintain accurate CRM records, forecasting and sales activity

The Person

• We are looking for an experienced B2B Business Development Manager, Sales Manager or Account Manager with a strong track record of winning new business.
• You will be proactive, commercially driven and confident engaging with senior decision-makers.
• Experience selling technical, engineering, energy, electrical or solution-led products/services would be highly advantageous.
• Experience in full sales cycle from prospecting right through to closing.
• Familiarity with CRM systems (MS Dynamics or NetSuite)
• Experience of developing solutions and tailoring proposals.
• Ability to work within a team but must be self-motivated and target driven and resilient under pressure.