Business Development Manager

Get Recruited Ltd; Manchester; On-site; GBP 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

8% Pension scheme

Commission + Bonus

25 days holiday a year + Bank Holidays

Annual bonus

Christmas and Summer do's

Event and award evenings

Job summary

Get Recruited (UK) Ltd is partnering with a growing SME in Manchester City Centre to recruit a New Business Development Manager / Growth and Partnerships Manager. The role focuses on building client relationships, driving new business opportunities, and leading conversations with senior stakeholders.

There is a strong consultative approach and potential for travel across the UK. The package includes up to £70,000 basic, up to £15,000 OTE, plus bonuses and commission, reflecting the role's

Qualifications

• Proven experience in business development, sales or partnerships.
• Strong networking in HR, Senior Teams, CEO/COOs leadership spaces.
• Confident in working independently and flexible.

Responsibilities

• Build and manage your own portfolio of clients, driving new business growth through a consultative approach.
• Convert inbound leads from marketing and referral channels.
• Maintain accurate pipeline activity, reporting, and forecasting while continuously improving sales processes and conversion performance.
• Identify and develop new business opportunities through additional channels, partnerships, and market activity.
• Work with suppliers to improve inbound lead processes.
• Identify new channels and sources of new business.
• Support with organising, coordinating, and participating in sales events across the UK and business, being able and open to travel is a must.
• Manage your own network of clients, build relationships and win new clients to build business.

Skills

Business development

Sales

Partnerships

Networking

Job description

NEW BUSINESS DEVELOPMENT MANAGER / GROWTH AND PARTNERSHIPS MANAGER

MANCHESTER CITY CENTRE

UP TO £70,000 BASIC + UP TO £15,000 OTE + BONUS + COMMISSION

Looking to join a growing SME with an international client base, where you'll work alongside a genuinely supportive and collaborative team? This could be a great opportunity to take the next step in your career!

Get Recruited are partnering with a purpose-led consultancy that is continuing to grow and invest in its commercial team. They're now looking for a Business Development Manager / Growth and Partnerships Manager to join the business at an exciting stage of growth.

This role would suit someone who is confident building relationships, comfortable leading conversations with senior stakeholders, and able to turn interest into long-term client opportunities. You'll be joining a business that values a thoughtful, consultative approach to sales rather than a high-volume, hard-sell environment.

Key Responsibilities

• Build and manage your own portfolio of clients, developing strong long-term relationships and driving new business growth through a consultative approach
• Convert inbound leads from marketing and referral channels
• Maintain accurate pipeline activity, reporting, and forecasting while continuously improving sales processes and conversion performance
• Identify and develop new business opportunities through additional channels, partnerships, and market activity
• Work with suppliers to improve inbound lead processes
• Identify new channels and sources of new business
• Support with organising, coordinating, and participating in sales events across the UK and business, being able and open to travel is a must!
• Manage your own network of clients, build relationships and win new clients to build business

You must have:

• Proven experience in business development, sales or partnerships, ideally within consulting, L+D or leadership development
• Strong networking in HR, Senior Teams, CEO/COOs leadership spaces
• Confident in working independently and flexible
• Proven experience as the following, Client Development Manager Client, Partnerships Manager, Relationship Manager (Consulting), Key Account Manager, Client Engagement Manager, New Business Manager, Commercial Manager, Revenue Growth Manager Sales & Partnerships Manager, Enterprise Development.

Benefits

• 8% Pension scheme
• Commission + Bonus
• 25 days holiday a year + Bank Holidays
• Annual bonus
• Christmas and Summer do's
• Event and award evenings

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