Business Development Manager

JHR Recruitment; Leeds; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 64,000; Full time

Job summary

Jo Holdsworth Recruitment in Leeds is seeking a Business Development Manager to own new business development, strategic partnerships and long-term client relationships across the UK. This role is based in Leeds with travel across the UK and a focus on building a strong sales pipeline while representing the firm at industry events.

You will identify opportunities, develop partnerships and drive growth for a well-established professional services business, with a clear sales plan and ability to

Qualifications

• Proven experience in business development, sales or account management.

Responsibilities

• Identify and secure new business opportunities
• Build long-term relationships with referral partners
• Create and deliver a clear sales strategy
• Research market trends and competitor activity
• Manage and report on your sales pipeline
• Attend industry events and networking opportunities
• Collaborate with marketing and operational teams
• Support a positive client experience throughout the sales process

Skills

Business development

Sales

Account management

CRM systems

Negotiation

Communication

Presentation skills

Independent work

Job description

Jo Holdsworth Recruitment are excited to be recruiting a Business Development Manager for an established Leeds-based professional services business.

This is a confidential opportunity within a growing organisation. Youll take ownership of new business development, strategic partnerships and long-term client relationships across the UK.

The role

Youll identify new commercial opportunities and build relationships with professional partners and key decision-makers.

Youll create a focused sales plan, develop a strong pipeline and support the businesss wider growth strategy.

Youll also represent the business at networking events and industry conferences across the UK.

Key responsibilities

• Identify and secure new business opportunities
• Build long-term relationships with referral partners
• Create and deliver a clear sales strategy
• Research market trends and competitor activity
• Manage and report on your sales pipeline
• Attend industry events and networking opportunities
• Collaborate with marketing and operational teams
• Support a positive client experience throughout the sales process

What were looking for

Youll have proven experience across business development, sales or account management.

Youll know how to build trust, open new conversations and turn relationships into commercial opportunities.

Experience within property, financial services or another partnership-led sector would support your application.

Youll also bring

• Strong communication and presentation skills
• A commercial and strategic mindset
• Confidence managing senior stakeholder relationships
• Strong negotiation and problem-solving skills
• Experience using CRM systems
• A track record of achieving sales targets
• The ability to work independently

Location and travel

The role is based in Leeds and requires travel across the UK. Regular access to the Leeds office would be advantageous.