Business Development Manager

Lightspeedhq; Greater London; On-site; GBP 50,000 - 80,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Lightspeed share scheme

Company pension program

Health and wellness benefit

Flexible PTO

Mental health online platform and Coun

Parental leave

Job summary

Lightspeed, a fast-growing tech company, is seeking a Business Development Manager in the United Kingdom. You’ll own the full sales cycle for high-intent inbound leads, from discovery to closing, while conducting compelling product demonstrations and presenting predefined solution packages across hardware, software, and payments.

You’ll manage a high-volume pipeline, qualify opportunities, and negotiate with customers to meet ambitious targets.

Qualifications

• Experience in end-to-end sales and closing deals independently.
• Ability to qualify leads and map to structured product packages.
• Experience selling integrated tech solutions (hardware, software, payments).
• Strong commercial acumen with a history of hitting quota targets.
• CRM mastery with pipeline hygiene and accurate forecasting.

Responsibilities

• End-to-End Pipeline Ownership: manage from inbound inquiry to contract and onboarding.
• Lead Qualification & Discovery: assess fit against ICP and value.
• Product Demonstrations: conduct tailored demos.
• Package Presentation: align needs with predefined solution packages.
• Commercial Negotiation: handle objections and close deals.
• CRM & Pipeline Hygiene: maintain real-time records for forecast accuracy.
• Target Achievement: meet or exceed revenue targets and KPIs.
• Collaborate with the wider team to achieve objectives.

Skills

End-to-end sales

Inbound leads

Negotiation

CRM

Product demonstrations

Pipeline management

Quota attainment

Tools

Salesforce

HubSpot

Job description

Hi there! Thanks for stopping by Are you actively looking for a new opportunity? Or just checking the market? Well... you might just be in the right place! Are you a high-performing sales professional who thrives in a fast-paced environment? We are seeking an experienced Business Development Manager (BDM) to take full ownership of our highest-volume inbound sales channel. Unlike traditional split sales roles, this position grants you complete end-to-end ownership of the customer journey-from initial engagement and discovery to product demonstration, negotiation, and closing. You will be responsible for converting high-intent inbound marketing leads into long-term clients, driving core growth across our key revenue segment. Rather than building bespoke proposals for every opportunity, the Business Development Manager sells from a defined package portfolio, allowing them to manage a high volume of opportunities efficiently while delivering a consistent customer experience.

What you will be doing:

• End-to-End Pipeline Ownership: Manage the full sales cycle from initial inbound inquiry through to contract execution and client onboarding.
• Lead Qualification & Discovery: Evaluate inbound marketing opportunities against ideal customer profiles (ICP) to assess fit and commercial value.
• Product Demonstrations: Conduct compelling discovery calls and engage prospects with tailored product demonstrations.
• Package Presentation: Match prospect needs with predefined solution packages (hardware, software, payments) to drive fast decision-making and rapid implementation.
• Commercial Negotiation: Confidently manage objections, present commercial proposals, and close new business to meet or exceed targets.
• CRM & Pipeline Hygiene: Maintain accurate, real-time records in the CRM to ensure accurate revenue forecasting and pipeline tracking.
• Target Achievement: Consistently deliver against core sales metrics, including revenue targets, conversion rates, and activity KPIs.
• And a little bit of.... Contributing as part of the wider team to achieve organisational objectives even if this means doing things that aren't strictly within the scope of your role.

What you need to bring:

• Collaborative and solution-focused, with a strategic mindset and the resilience to navigate challenges and drive results.
• Proven track record in an end-to-end sales role (closing deals independently without relying on separate SDR/AE splits).
• Comfort managing multiple opportunities simultaneously in a fast-paced inbound environment.
• Ability to qualify leads quickly, uncover core customer pain points, and align them with structured product packages.
• Prior experience selling integrated tech solutions (hardware, SaaS, or payment/fintech platforms) is highly desirable.
• Excellent commercial acumen with a history of hitting and exceeding quota targets.
• CRM Mastery: Strong discipline with pipeline management and CRM tools (e.g., Salesforce, HubSpot).

What's in it for you?

You will learn everything about us, our story, the colleagues, our workflow and you will receive a practical onboarding. We have the ability to move fast like an innovative start-up with the expertise and capabilities of a global scale-up. The result: a team of both new and experienced professionals led by supportive and approachable managers who recognise and reward your work. You will be part of a team that likes to work together, help each other, share insights and achieve success. Before you know it, we'll be celebrating your first deal together! Come live the Lightspeed experience... Genuine career opportunities in a company that's creating new jobs every day; Work in a team big enough for growth but lean enough to make a real impact.

... and enjoy a range of benefits that'll keep you happy, healthy, and (not) hungry:

• Lightspeed share scheme (we are all owners)
• Company pension program
• Health and wellness benefit
• Flexible PTO
• Mental health online platform and counselling & coaching services
• Paid leave and assistance for new parents
• Language classes & LinkedIn Learning license
• Volunteer day
• Read more about all Lightspeed benefits on our career page

Lightspeed is a proud equal opportunity employer and we are committed to creating an inclusive and barrier-free workplace.

Lightspeed welcomes and encourages applications from people with disabilities.

Accommodations are available on request for candidates taking part in all aspects of the selection process.

To all recruitment agencies: Lightspeed does not accept unsolicited agency resumes. If we have not directly engaged your company in writing to supply candidates for a specific vacancy, Lightspeed will not be responsible for any fees related to unsolicited resumes.

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