Business Development Manager

McCarthy Recruitment; Leicester Forest East; On-site; GBP 29,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading recruitment agency seeks a driven Business Development Manager to join their team in Leicester. This role centers around securing new contracts with local businesses through cold calling and building relationships. Ideal candidates are resilient and commercially aware, experienced in sales or telesales. Offering a competitive salary of up to £35,000 plus bonuses and a car allowance, this opportunity promises professional development in a supportive environment.

Benefits

Car allowance of £400 per month

6% employer pension contribution

Death in service benefit

25 days holidays plus bank holidays

Qualifications

• Experience in telesales or recruitment preferred.
• Proven sales experience, especially in merchant services or related fields.
• Ability to effectively manage a CRM system.

Responsibilities

• Drive new business development through cold calling and lead generation.
• Manage sales pipeline and CRM with precision.
• Negotiate improved contract terms with clients.

Skills

Confidence and resilience

Strong commercial awareness

Negotiation skills

Sales pipeline management

Job description

Business Development Manager

McCarthy Recruitment Limited

Location: Leicester

Salary: Up to £35,000 base + bonus + car

Contract: Full-time, Permanent

Hours: Monday to Friday

About the Role

Our client is the UK's leading service provider in their sector, and they are growing fast. They are looking for driven, resilient, and commercially astute Business Development Managers to support their growth.

As a Business Development Manager, you'll be part of a dynamic new business sales team. You'll be responsible for identifying and securing contracts with local businesses.

Key Responsibilities

• 100% new business development
• Cold calling, door knocking, and lead generation
• Managing your pipeline and CRM with precision
• Reviewing existing contracts and negotiating improved terms
• Selling the value of our client's service - not just the product
• Once a client is onboarded, they're handed over to the corporate team so you can focus on winning new business

What We're Looking For

Different backgrounds will be considered - what matters is attitude and ability. You might be:

• A telesales or recruitment consultant ready to step into a field-based role
• Someone with experience selling merchant services, PayPal, or card machines
• Or simply a natural salesperson who builds rapport and gets results

Essential Qualities

• Confidence and resilience to cold call and knock on doors
• Strong commercial awareness and negotiation skills
• Ability to manage a sales pipeline and CRM effectively
• A self-starter who knows their patch and gets stuck in

Benefits Package

• Salary - Up to £35,000
• Car / Car Allowance - £400 per month
• Pension - 6% employer contribution / 4% employee
• Death in Service - 2x annual salary
• Holidays - 25 days plus bank holidays

Why Our Client?

• Industry-leading brand with huge growth potential
• Supportive team and leadership
• Clear progression routes
• Real earning potential

Ready to Apply?

If you're ready to take ownership of your region and build a career in a fast-paced, high-reward environment, we want to hear from you. APPLY NOW!!!

ABOUT US

This role is being handled by McCarthy Recruitment, an award-winning behavioural leadership recruitment consultancy covering the whole of the UK. McCarthy is like no other recruitment agency you will have worked with - our difference is our commitment to providing a professional and personalised recruitment service of the highest quality.

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

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