Business Development Manager

SearchWorks; Manchester; Hybrid; GBP 25,000 - 38,000; Full time

Job summary

SearchWorks in Manchester is seeking a Business Development Representative to join our hybrid team, three days onsite, with part-remote flexibility. This role targets development of new business within a B2B tech and financial services context, offering clear progression in a supportive, high‑performing sales environment.

You will lead outbound prospecting via phone, email and LinkedIn, engage with senior stakeholders, and focus on upselling and cross-selling within existing accounts.

Qualifications

• Strong outbound prospecting skills.
• Confident with decision-makers and stakeholders.
• Commercially driven and target-focused.
• Consultative selling approach.
• Experience with upselling/cross-selling is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Outbound prospecting across phone, email and LinkedIn.
• Engage with stakeholders to build opportunities.
• Focus on upselling and cross-selling within existing accounts.

Skills

Outbound prospecting

Decision-maker communication

Target-driven

Consultative selling

Upselling / cross-selling

Job description

Business Development Representative | Manchester | Hybrid (3 days onsite)

I’m currently recruiting for a growing B2B technology/financial services business looking to add a Business Development Representative to their Manchester team. This is a great opportunity for someone with B2B sales/business development experience who wants to develop their career within a supportive, high-performing sales environment.

Why This Role?

• Clear progression into Account Management or New Business Sales
• Outbound prospecting across phone, email & LinkedIn
• Focus on upselling, cross-selling & existing customer opportunities
• Consultative selling and stakeholder engagement
• Training provided on the finance sector, product and MEDDICC

What we’re looking for:

• Strong outbound prospecting skills
• Confident communicator with decision-makers
• Commercially driven and target-focused
• Consultative approach to sales
• Experience with upselling/cross-selling is a plus