Business Development Manager

Vending Sense Group; Hoddesdon; Remote; GBP 40,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

Vending Sense Group in Hoddesdon is seeking a driven Business Development Manager to own growth in a fast-paced environment. You'll manage inbound leads and proactively pursue new opportunities, building strong client relationships and closing deals with energy and focus.

You'll join a supportive team and contribute to campaign improvements while meeting ambitious sales targets. Travel to meet clients may be required; hours are Monday to Friday, 9am–5pm.

Qualifications

• Minimum 2 years of B2B sales or business development experience, with proven inbound and outbound success.
• A strong hunter mentality—proactive, persistent, and motivated by results.
• Excellent communication, negotiation, and presentation skills.
• Confident cold caller with a consultative approach to sales.
• Self-motivated, organised, able to manage multiple opportunities.
• Experience using CRM systems (preferably HubSpot) and digital sales tools.
• Ability to travel to meet clients and attend events as required.
• Must be able to commute to Hoddesdon (EN11 0EX) or plan to relocate before starting.

Responsibilities

• Managing and qualifying inbound leads, ensuring prompt and effective follow-up.
• Converting enquiries into sales by understanding client needs and delivering tailored solutions.
• Proactively hunting for new business opportunities across target markets and sectors.
• Delivering outbound strategies including cold calling, email outreach, networking, and social selling.
• Building and nurturing long-term relationships with key decision-makers.
• Collaborating closely with the marketing team to improve campaign performance and lead quality.
• Reporting on sales activity, pipeline progress, and performance metrics using CRM tools (HubSpot).
• Consistently meeting and exceeding sales and revenue targets through a focused, high-energy approach.

Skills

B2B sales

Hunter mentality

Communication

Negotiation

Presentation

Cold calling

Organised

Tools

HubSpot CRM

Digital sales tools

Job description

Love great coffee and hands-on work? Join one of the UK’s fastest-growing refreshment companies.

Monday to Friday, 9am - 5pm

We’re looking for a driven, results-focused Business Development Manager with a true “hunter mentality” to join our team in Hoddesdon.

In this role, you’ll take ownership of driving new business growth, managing a mix of inbound leads while proactively identifying and pursuing new opportunities. You’ll thrive in a fast-paced, target-driven environment, combining strategic thinking with relentless energy to build strong client relationships and close deals that make an impact.

We are an equal opportunities employer and welcome applications from all suitably qualified candidates regardless of race, gender, disability, religion/belief, sexual orientation, or age.

What You’ll Be Doing

You’ll take charge of driving new business growth, managing leads, building relationships, and proactively hunting for new opportunities.

• Managing and qualifying inbound leads, ensuring prompt and effective follow-up.
• Converting enquiries into sales by understanding client needs and delivering tailored solutions.
• Proactively hunting for new business opportunities across target markets and sectors.
• Delivering outbound strategies including cold calling, email outreach, networking, and social selling.
• Building and nurturing long-term relationships with key decision-makers.
• Collaborating closely with the marketing team to improve campaign performance and lead quality.
• Reporting on sales activity, pipeline progress, and performance metrics using CRM tools (HubSpot).
• Consistently meeting and exceeding sales and revenue targets through a focused, high-energy approach.

At Vending Sense, we believe great work deserves great rewards. When you join our team, you'll enjoy a package designed to support your growth, wellbeing, and work-life balance, both on and off the job.

Join us, and you'll be part of a supportive team that values skill, enthusiasm, and a great attitude, all while enjoying the perks that make work genuinely rewarding.

What we're looking for

We’re looking for a motivated, results-driven sales professional with a strong hunter mentality and proven B2B experience.

• Minimum2 years of B2B sales or business development experience, with proven success in both inbound and outbound sales.
• A stronghunter mentality-proactive, persistent, and motivated by results.
• Excellent communication, negotiation, and presentation skills.
• Confident cold caller with a consultative approach to sales.
• Self-motivated, organised, and able to manage multiple opportunities simultaneously.
• Experience usingCRM systems (preferably HubSpot)and digital sales tools.
• Ability to travel to meet clients and attend events as required.
• Must be able tocommute to Hoddesdon (EN11 0EX)or plan to relocate before starting.