Business Development Manager

Autograph Specialist Recruitment Limited; Forest of Dean; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

Autograph Recruitment is seeking a commercially minded Business Development Manager for our Drybrook-based client. You will identify new opportunities, grow accounts, and build long-term client relationships while collaborating with internal teams to win and deliver results.

The role offers £30,000-£40,000 negotiable DOE, full-time permanent employment, and a proactive environment where success is measured by revenue growth and market development.

Qualifications

• Experience in business development or sales.
• Proven ability to generate new business and meet targets.
• Excellent communication and negotiation skills.
• Proactive, results-driven approach.
• Strong organisational and relationship-building skills.

Responsibilities

• Identifying and securing new business opportunities
• Building and maintaining client relationships
• Generating leads and arranging client meetings
• Preparing proposals and negotiating commercial terms
• Achieving sales targets and driving revenue growth
• Monitoring market trends and competitor activity

Skills

Commercial mindset

Communication skills

Relationship-building

Negotiation

Job description

Business Development Manager

Drybrook

Full Time - Permanent

£30,000 - £40,000 Negotiable DOE

Autograph Recruitment is recruiting for a Business Development Manager to join a growing business based in Drybrook.

This is an exciting opportunity for a commercially minded and proactive individual to play a key role in driving business growth, identifying new opportunities and developing long-term customer relationships. Working closely with internal teams and prospective clients, you will be responsible for generating new business, expanding existing accounts and contributing to the continued success of the business.

The successful candidate will have a strong commercial mindset, excellent communication skills and a proven ability to build relationships and deliver results.

Responsibilities of Business Development Manager:

• Identifying and securing new business opportunities
• Building and maintaining client relationships
• Generating leads and arranging client meetings
• Preparing proposals and negotiating commercial terms
• Achieving sales targets and driving revenue growth
• Monitoring market trends and competitor activity

The ideal candidate:

• Previous experience in business development or sales
• Proven ability to generate new business and meet targets
• Excellent communication and negotiation skills
• A proactive, results-driven approach
• Strong organisational and relationship-building skills