Business Development Manager

LJ Recruitment; East Midlands; Hybrid; GBP 25,200 - 30,800; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid company car

Company pension and bonus scheme

Career progression opportunities

Job summary

LJ Recruitment is seeking a motivated Business Development Manager for the Derby area. The role offers £28,000 basic with an uncapped OTE of £40,000+, plus a hybrid company car and pension, with substantial earning potential through commissions.

You will generate new business, manage your own pipeline, and build lasting client relationships across the Derby region, with hybrid working and real career progression opportunities in a supportive family-run business.

Qualifications

• Previous field sales experience.
• Excellent communication and relationship-building skills.
• A full UK driving licence.
• Experience using social media and digital channels to generate leads.
• Industry experience would be advantageous but isn’t essential; attitude, drive, and ambition to succeed.

Responsibilities

• Generating new business through prospecting, networking, cold calling, and face-to-face meetings.
• Building and managing your own sales pipeline.
• Developing strong, long-term relationships with customers.
• Managing leads and sales activity through the company’s CRM system.
• Working closely with an experienced and supportive sales team.

Skills

Field sales experience

Communication skills

Relationship-building

Lead generation via social media

Full UK driving licence

Job description

Overview

Business Development Manager - Field Sales, Derby Area

£28,000 basic salary | OTE £40,000+ | Uncapped Commission | Hybrid Company Car

Are you an experienced field sales professional looking for your next opportunity? You enjoy winning new business, building lasting client relationships, and being rewarded for your performance. This role covers the Derby area and offers the potential to maximise earnings through uncapped commissions within a supportive, growing business.

What’s on offer

• Basic salary up to £28,000
• Realistic OTE of £40,000+
• Uncapped commission structure
• Brand-new hybrid company car
• Company pension and bonus scheme
• Genuine career progression opportunities
• Supportive, family-run business with an excellent reputation

Earning Potential

The commission structure is designed to reward high performance from day one.

• £12,000 monthly sales target earns approximately £650 commission
• Top performers regularly exceed their targets
• One Business Development Manager recently achieved £37,000 in sales in a single month, earning £1,700 in commission

If you’re motivated by results, there’s significant opportunity to increase your earnings.

The Role

• Generating new business through prospecting, networking, cold calling, and face-to-face meetings
• Building and managing your own sales pipeline
• Developing strong, long-term relationships with customers
• Managing leads and sales activity through the company’s CRM system
• Working closely with an experienced and supportive sales team

About You

• Previous field sales experience
• A confident and professional approach when engaging with new customers
• Excellent communication and relationship-building skills
• A resilient, self-motivated, and target-driven mindset
• Experience using social media and digital channels to generate leads
• A full UK driving licence
• Industry experience would be advantageous but isn’t essential; the client values attitude, drive, and ambition to succeed

Apply

If you’re looking for a field sales role that offers autonomy, genuine career progression, and the opportunity to earn well through your own performance, we’d love to hear from you.