Business Development Manager

Sky UK; England; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A dynamic technology company in the United Kingdom is seeking an experienced Business Development Manager to drive sales strategies and revenue growth across the South region. Key responsibilities include building relationships with clients and collaborating with teams for innovative solutions. Ideal candidates have a proven track record in business development and strong leadership skills. Benefits include a pension scheme and bi-annual bonuses.

Benefits

Company pension scheme

Health Cash Plan

Life insurance (4x salary)

Company car

Bi-annual New Business Bonus Plan

Qualifications

• Proven track record in business development or a similar role.
• Strong leadership and team-building skills.
• Demonstrated ability to drive revenue growth.

Responsibilities

• Develop and execute sales strategies across regions.
• Identify and convert new business opportunities.
• Monitor competitor activity and adapt strategies.

Skills

Business development

Leadership

Client relationship management

Analytical thinking

CRM systems

Negotiation skills

Problem-solving agility

Job description

We are excited to announce a new job opportunity with one of our local Clients based in Aylesbury. Are you a dynamic and results-driven Business Development Manager, ready to lead sales and marketing strategies across the South region? You will be responsible for driving revenue growth, expanding market share, and building strong relationships with key clients, while collaborating with cross-functional teams to deliver innovative supply chain solutions.

Drive Growth

Responsibilities

• Develop and execute strategies to expand sales pipelines in both established and emerging markets.
• Identify and convert new business opportunities, building long-term client relationships.
• Analyse market trends, customer behaviour, and competitive activity to uncover growth opportunities.
• Monitor competitor activity and adapt strategies to maintain a competitive edge.
• Create a regional growth plan focused on operational excellence, timely delivery, and customer satisfaction (including Net Promoter Score surveys).

Relationship Management

• Partner with branch operation managers to deliver tailored supply management programs (VMI, JIT, Kanban) for strategic customers.
• Align sales and marketing initiatives with the wider team.
• Work with the engineering team to develop product solutions that leverage the latest technology trends and meet client needs.

Additional Duties

• Travel to regional branches and client sites as required.
• Collaborate with Finance to assess profitability and Return On Net Assets (RONA).
• Undertake additional responsibilities as assigned by management.

Qualifications

• Proven track record in business development or a similar role within the sector.
• Strong leadership, team-building, and client relationship management skills.
• Demonstrated ability to drive revenue growth and increase market share.
• Analytical thinker, comfortable using data to inform decisions and strategies.
• Proficient in CRM systems and sales pipeline management.
• Skilled negotiator with excellent communication and influencing skills.
• Able to manage multiple priorities with problem-solving agility.

Benefits

• Company pension scheme
• Health Cash Plan
• Life insurance (4x salary)
• Company car
• Bi-annual New Business Bonus Plan