Business Development Manager

Universal Business Team; City Of London; Hybrid; GBP 40,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

A dynamic business development firm is seeking a Business Development Manager to drive growth in the wholesale sector. This role offers a salary between £40,000 and £50,000 per year with additional benefits including a hybrid company car and opportunities for leadership and growth. You will engage with decision-makers and work towards expanding sales while maintaining exceptional customer relationships. Ideal for a driven and passionate individual ready to take their career to the next level.

Benefits

Company car

Laptop and phone

Flexible working arrangements

Lunch provided

Travel expenses covered

20+ days holiday plus Christmas shut down

Qualifications

• Proven ability to win new business and grow existing accounts.
• Experience in a sales role, especially within the wholesale sector.
• Self-motivated with a results-driven mindset.

Responsibilities

• Identify and secure new wholesale and retail accounts.
• Sell new and complementary ranges to current clients.
• Meet clients and engage key decision makers.
• Manage a small team of sales and account managers.
• Deliver tailored solutions with exceptional customer service.

Job description

Business Development Manager
£40,000 – £50,000 per year + car
Hybrid Role | Growth Pathway
London - with Nationwide Travel

Are you a natural business builder — hungry, self-motivated, and ready to make a big impact?

We’re looking for a results-driven Business Development Manager to drive growth in the wholesale sector, selling our bespoke own-brand ranges to builder merchants and specialist retailers across the UK.

This isn’t just another sales role. It’s an opportunity to shape growth strategy, develop new accounts, and build lasting relationships with key decision-makers — while also expanding sales within our existing customer base.

What You’ll Do

• Win new business: identify, target, and secure new wholesale and retail accounts.
• Grow existing accounts: confidently sell new and complementary ranges to current clients.
• Spend 3 days on the road meeting clients, and the 2 other days driving leads, booking meetings, and engaging key decision makers and working on Strategy.
• Work closely with (and potentially manage) a team of three office-based sales and account managers, ensuring leads are converted and relationships are maximised.
• Collaborate with internal teams to deliver tailored solutions and maintain exceptional customer service.
• Report on progress, sales performance, and customer development through CRM.

Why This Role?

• High growth potential – with big expansion plans. We aim to bring in an additional regional BDM, meaning less national travel for you.
• Autonomy & support – we trust you to get results, giving you independence with guidance when you need it.
• Leadership opportunity – shape and guide a growing sales team.
• Be part of something exciting – we already have strong business across Manchester, the Midlands, and London, and now we’re scaling up.
• A confident, ambitious salesperson who thrives on winning new business.
• Someone equally skilled at opening doors and developing deeper partnerships with existing clients.
• A proactive self-starter who’s passionate about growth, results, and building strong customer relationships.
• Willingness to travel nationally (with reduced travel as the team expands).

Salary & Benefits

• £40,000 – £50,000 salary
• Hybrid company car, laptop, and phone
• Lunch provided + travel expenses covered (including hotels) – flexible on how the successful candidate would like to work
• Holiday 20 days plus with plus Christmas shut down (without using holidays)
• The chance to shape your own role as the business grows

This is a role for someone who doesn’t just want a job — but a chance to make their mark, drive growth, and step into a bigger leadership position.