Business development Manager

Futuretech Consultancy Solutions; Leicester; On-site; GBP 50,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

Futuretech Consultancy Solutions in the United Kingdom is seeking a Business Development Manager to drive growth by identifying opportunities, building strategic partnerships, and expanding the customer base. You will develop and implement business development strategies, manage key client relationships, and collaborate with marketing and operations to deliver revenue.

Knowledge of tendering and bid processes is beneficial.

Qualifications

• Proven experience in business development, strategic planning and operations.
• Strong understanding of market analysis, business growth strategies, and revenue generation techniques.
• Knowledge of procurement, tendering, and bid management processes.
• Familiarity with customer success and relationship management methodologies.
• Demonstrated ability to manage multiple projects and priorities effectively.
• Commercially aware with a solid understanding of financial and business performance metrics.

Responsibilities

• Develop and maintain a strong pipeline of qualified business opportunities through proactive prospecting and lead generation activities.
• Conduct client needs assessments to identify business challenges and recommend suitable products or services.
• Build and nurture long-term relationships with decision-makers and key stakeholders across target organizations.
• Prepare and deliver compelling business presentations, proposals, and solution demonstrations to prospective clients.
• Track and manage sales opportunities throughout the entire business development lifecycle, from initial contact to contract closure.
• Work closely with marketing teams to develop campaigns, promotional activities, and lead-generation initiatives.
• Identify opportunities for upselling and cross-selling within existing client accounts to maximize revenue growth.
• Maintain accurate records of customer interactions, sales activities, and business opportunities within CRM systems.
• Generate regular pipeline reports, sales forecasts, and performance updates to support business planning.
• Research customer requirements and industry developments to ensure the company remains competitive within the marketplace.
• Attend networking events, trade shows, conferences, and client meetings to promote the company's services and expand professional networks.
• Collaborate with operational and service delivery teams to ensure client expectations are met and exceeded.
• Support the preparation of tender submissions, bid documents, and requests for proposals (RFPs).
• Identify and address barriers to sales growth while recommending initiatives to improve market penetration.
• Ensure all business development activities are conducted in accordance with company policies and relevant industry regulations.

Skills

Business development

Strategic planning

Market analysis

Revenue generation

Tendering and bid management

Relationship management

Tools

CRM software

Job description

The Business Development Manager is responsible for driving the company's growth by identifying new business opportunities, developing strategic partnerships, and expanding the customer base. The role involves creating and implementing business development strategies, managing key client relationships, negotiating commercial agreements, and collaborating with internal teams to achieve organizational objectives. The successful candidate will analyze market trends, identify emerging opportunities, and contribute to the company's long-term profitability and success.

Key Responsibilities - Business Development Manager

• Develop and maintain a strong pipeline of qualified business opportunities through proactive prospecting and lead generation activities.
• Conduct client needs assessments to identify business challenges and recommend suitable products or services.
• Build and nurture long-term relationships with decision-makers and key stakeholders across target organizations.
• Prepare and deliver compelling business presentations, proposals, and solution demonstrations to prospective clients.
• Track and manage sales opportunities throughout the entire business development lifecycle, from initial contact to contract closure.
• Work closely with marketing teams to develop campaigns, promotional activities, and lead-generation initiatives.
• Identify opportunities for upselling and cross-selling within existing client accounts to maximize revenue growth.
• Maintain accurate records of customer interactions, sales activities, and business opportunities within CRM systems.
• Generate regular pipeline reports, sales forecasts, and performance updates to support business planning.
• Research customer requirements and industry developments to ensure the company remains competitive within the marketplace.
• Attend networking events, trade shows, conferences, and client meetings to promote the company's services and expand professional networks.
• Collaborate with operational and service delivery teams to ensure client expectations are met and exceeded.
• Support the preparation of tender submissions, bid documents, and requests for proposals (RFPs).
• Identify and address barriers to sales growth while recommending initiatives to improve market penetration.
• Ensure all business development activities are conducted in accordance with company policies and relevant industry regulations.

RequirementsProven experience in business development, strategic planning and operations.Strong understanding of market analysis, business growth strategies, and revenue generation techniques.Knowledge of procurement, tendering, and bid management processes.Familiarity with customer success and relationship management methodologies.Demonstrated ability to manage multiple projects and priorities effectively.Commercially aware with a solid understanding of financial and business performance metrics.