Business Development Manager

The People Co. / Sell Jobs; England; Hybrid; GBP 30,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a dynamic individual with a passion for new business development. This role involves building genuine relationships, leading the sales cycle, and engaging confidently with decision-makers. You will be part of a growing team that values your contributions and offers a competitive salary along with a strong bonus structure. Enjoy the flexibility of working between the office and home, while your efforts directly impact the company's growth. If you thrive in a fast-paced environment and love connecting with people, this opportunity is perfect for you.

Benefits

Competitive Salary

Strong Bonus Structure

Generous Benefits

Real Flexibility

Friendly Team Environment

Qualifications

• Solid B2B sales experience in FMCG or retail is ideal.
• Ability to connect with people and ask the right questions.

Responsibilities

• Lead the charge on bringing in new clients from initial contact to signed deals.
• Build strong relationships with prospects across the UK and Europe.

Skills

B2B Sales Experience

Relationship Building

Communication Skills

Negotiation Skills

Confidence in Speaking to Senior Leaders

Curiosity

Resilience

Sense of Humour

Job description

The Role

If you’ve got a natural gift for building rapport, spotting commercial opportunities, and turning conversations into long-term clients, this one’s for you.

We’re looking for someone who lives for new business. Someone who gets a kick out of that first connection, who enjoys the chase but knows how to land it, and who genuinely likes people (because that’s half the job).

You’ll be joining a growing, well-established business with big plans — and you’ll play a key role in driving that growth forward.

Key Responsibilities

1. Lead the charge on bringing in new clients, from that first chat to signed deals.
2. Build strong, genuine relationships with prospects across the UK and Europe.
3. Handle the full sales cycle — no handholding, just you doing what you do best.
4. Speak to decision makers and C-suites with confidence (and without the salesy fluff).
5. Be based in the Hertfordshire office twice a week, with some travel in the UK and overseas when needed.

People Profile

This isn’t a role for someone who waits for leads to land in their lap. We’re after someone who:

1. Has solid B2B sales experience — ideally in FMCG, retail, or something similar.
2. Loves connecting with people and asking the right questions.
3. Can hold their own in a room of senior leaders (without a script).
4. Is motivated, switched-on, and naturally curious.
5. Has resilience, confidence, and a good sense of humour.
6. Is happy to work flexibly, with time split between the office, home, and the occasional plane/train.
7. Bonus points if you’ve worked across Europe or speak another language, but it’s not a dealbreaker.

What’s in It for You?

Join a business that’s genuinely going places — and wants you to grow with it.

Competitive salary, strong bonus structure, generous benefits, and real flexibility.

A role where your voice counts and your work makes a visible impact.

Friendly, down-to-earth team with a “get on and do it” vibe.

If you’re ready to take your new business skills to a place where they’ll be valued and put to good use, we’d love to hear from you.

Ready to take the next step? Send your CV to our People Consultant, Lisa Fox, quoting ref PR/013071, and let’s have a chat about your future.

Applicants must be based in the UK with full working rights.

Due to high application volumes, if you don’t hear from us within a week, unfortunately, your application hasn’t been successful this time.