Business Development Manager

Autograph Recruitment; Gloucester; On-site; GBP 32,000 - 39,000; Full time

Job summary

Autograph Recruitment is partnering with a successful waste management business to recruit a commercially focused Business Development Manager for their Gloucester base. You will identify opportunities, secure new business, and build lasting relationships with customers while working in a fast-paced, high-performing team.

The role offers uncapped commission with an OTE up to £80,000 and a clear career path.

Qualifications

• A proven track record in sales or business development.
• Demonstrates ability to identify and convert new opportunities.
• Strong presentation and negotiation skills with key decision-makers.

Responsibilities

• Identify, develop and convert new business opportunities.
• Build a strong pipeline through prospecting, networking and lead generation.
• Deliver engaging presentations and product demonstrations.
• Develop understanding of prospective customers' needs and create tailored proposals.
• Maintain relationships with new and existing clients and negotiate terms.
• Prepare sales forecasts and reports; share market insights with the team.

Skills

Sales

Business development

Prospecting

Presentations

Negotiation

CRM software

MS Office

Relationship building

Tools

CRM software

MS Office

Sales forecasting tools

Job description

Business Development Manager

Location: Gloucester / Bristol
Contract: Full-time, permanent
Salary: £35,000
Commission: Uncapped, with an OTE up to £80,000

Ready to accelerate your sales career?

Autograph Recruitment is delighted to be partnering with a successful, well-established waste management business who is growing their team.

Providing innovative solutions to businesses across a range of sectors, our client is now looking for an ambitious and commercially focused Business Development Manager to join its fast-paced, high-performing team in Gloucester.

Reporting to the Sales Manager, you will identify new opportunities, secure new business and develop lasting relationships with customers. This is an excellent opportunity for a driven sales professional who enjoys winning business and wants to benefit from a highly rewarding, uncapped commission structure.

Your responsibilities

• Identify, develop and convert new business opportunities
• Build a strong pipeline through prospecting, networking and lead generation
• Deliver engaging presentations and product demonstrations
• Develop a thorough understanding of prospective customers needs
• Create tailored proposals that clearly communicate value
• Build and maintain strong relationships with new and existing clients
• Negotiate pricing and commercial terms while protecting profitability
• Maintain regular contact with prospective customers
• Conduct market research and identify opportunities for growth
• Keep customer records, contracts and sales documentation accurate and up to date
• Prepare sales forecasts, activity updates and monthly reports
• Share customer and market insight with the wider team
• Consistently work towards individual and company sales targets

What we re looking for

• A proven track record in sales or business development
• A confident, proactive and results-driven approach
• Strong prospecting and new-business generation skills
• Excellent communication, presentation and negotiation abilities
• The confidence to build relationships with key decision-makers
• Strong organisation and time-management skills
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office and relevant CRM systems
• Determination, resilience and a genuine desire to succeed

If you are an ambitious sales professional with a proven ability to generate new business and deliver strong results, we would love to hear from you.

We look forward to hearing from you.