Business Development Manager

The People Co. / Sell Jobs; England; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

A dynamic company seeks a motivated individual for a B2B sales role focusing on new business acquisition. The position involves managing the entire sales cycle and fostering relationships with prospects in the UK and Europe. Join a growing company that offers competitive salary, strong bonuses, and opportunities for personal growth.

Benefits

Competitive salary

Strong bonus structure

Generous benefits

Flexible working arrangements

Qualifications

• Solid B2B sales experience, ideally in FMCG or retail.
• Ability to engage with senior leaders confidently.
• Flexible working preference with a mix of office and travel.

Responsibilities

• Lead the full sales cycle, from initial contact to closing deals.
• Build relationships with prospects across the UK and Europe.
• Communicate effectively with decision makers and C-suite executives.

Skills

B2B sales experience

Relationship-building

Communication

Resilience

Motivation

Confidence

Curiosity

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

• Lead the charge on bringing in new clients, from that first chat to signed deals.
• Build strong, genuine relationships with prospects across the UK and Europe.
• Handle the full sales cycle — no handholding, just you doing what you do best.
• Speak to decision makers and C-suites with confidence (and without the salesy fluff).
• 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:

• Has solid B2B sales experience — ideally in FMCG, retail, or something similar.
• Loves connecting with people and asking the right questions.
• Can hold their own in a room of senior leaders (without a script).
• Is motivated, switched-on, and naturally curious.
• Has resilience, confidence, and a good sense of humour.
• Is happy to work flexibly, with time split between the office, home, and the occasional plane/train.
• 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.