Business Development Manager

Sol Recruitment Ltd; Greater London; Remote; GBP 55,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

A recruitment firm is seeking an experienced Business Development Manager to drive sales and develop client relationships across the UK. The ideal candidate will have over 3 years of success in a sales role, particularly in B2B environments. Key responsibilities include generating leads, managing sales cycles, and attending client meetings. A competitive salary up to £65,000 plus commission is offered, along with a full-time, permanent contract.

Benefits

Uncapped commission scheme

Monthly car allowance

Full-time, permanent contract

Qualifications

• Minimum of 3 years in a sales role with demonstrable success.
• Strong B2B sales acumen, ideally within financial services or legal.
• Full UK driving licence required.

Responsibilities

• Proactively source new business opportunities using CRM.
• Build relationships with key introducers like accountants.
• Attend meetings nationwide to assess client needs.

Skills

B2B sales acumen

Interpersonal skills

Communication skills

Job description

Company Overview

Remote (Nationwide) — Up to £65,000 basic + commission (OTE upwards of £100,000)

A growing organisation specialising in debt recovery and litigation services is seeking an experienced and ambitious Business Development Manager to join their commercial team. With a workforce of over 85 employees, the company has seen year-on-year growth averaging over 30% across the past three years and is expanding its national client base.

Core service areas include:

• Full white-label credit management outsourcing
• Office-based debt collection
• Field visits and debt counselling
• Legal action services via an in-house legal team (SRA licensed)
• Trace and investigation services

While the business primarily operates within the B2B sector, it also offers B2C recovery and litigation support. Clients typically have annual turnovers exceeding £30 million, enabling consistent case referrals.

Role Overview

This is a self-driven, revenue-focused sales role with no initial line management responsibilities. The Business Development Manager will be responsible for generating their own leads, managing the full sales cycle, and developing strong, consultative relationships with prospective clients.

Key Responsibilities

• Proactively source new business opportunities using the company CRM and external networks
• Build and nurture relationships with key introducers such as accountants and insolvency practitioners
• Attend in-person meetings nationwide to assess client needs and present tailored service proposals
• Create and present detailed proposal documents outlining service offerings and pricing structures
• Conduct onboarding meetings with new clients to align service delivery with expectations
• Maintain and grow client relationships through regular review meetings and performance discussions
• Meet set appointment and revenue generation targets
• Participate in monthly performance reviews and strategy sessions

Candidate Requirements

• Minimum of 3 years in a sales role with demonstrable success and verifiable performance figures
• Strong B2B sales acumen, ideally within financial services, credit management, or legal sectors
• Exceptional interpersonal and communication skills
• Willingness to travel extensively across the UK
• Full UK driving licence required

Salary & Benefits Package

• Basic salary up to £65,000 per annum, depending on experience and proven performance
• Uncapped commission scheme
• 10% of revenue from year-one clients
• 5% of revenue from year-two clients
• Monthly car allowance (amount based on candidate experience)
• Full-time, permanent contract
• Pre-employment DBS and CCJ check required