Business Development Manager

Axon Moore; Manchester; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A fast-growing professional services firm in Manchester is seeking a results-driven Business Development Manager to join temporarily with potential for a permanent role. The successful candidate will leverage their network to generate new leads and build strong client relationships, contributing significantly to the firm's growth. If you're self-motivated and thrive in high-energy environments, this is the job for you.

Qualifications

• Proven business development experience, ideally in professional services, finance, or consultancy.
• Exceptional communication, negotiation, and relationship-building skills.
• Highly organised with a clear plan of action and ability to prioritise tasks effectively.

Responsibilities

• Generate new business opportunities through your own contacts, networking, and research.
• Convert leads into meetings and potential contracts within the first month.
• Build and maintain strong relationships with prospective clients.
• Prepare and deliver sales presentations, proposals, and pitches.
• Collaborate with internal teams to support client acquisition strategies.

Skills

Business development experience

Strong network of contacts

Communication skills

Negotiation skills

Relationship-building skills

Results-driven

Organizational skills

Self-motivated

Job description

I am looking for a high-performing, results-driven Business Development Manager to join a fast-growing professional services firm on a temporary basis, with the potential to move into a permanent role.

This is a hands-on, target-focused role for someone who can hit the ground running, leverage their network, and deliver new leads, meetings, and opportunities within the first 4 weeks. The successful candidate will be integral to the business's growth and will work closely with senior leadership to shape the go-to-market strategy.

Main Responsibilities

• Generate new business opportunities through your own contacts, networking, and research.


• Convert leads into meetings and potential contracts within the first month.


• Build and maintain strong relationships with prospective clients.


• Prepare and deliver sales presentations, proposals, and pitches.


• Collaborate with internal teams to support client acquisition strategies.


• Maintain accurate records of activity, pipeline, and sales forecasts.


• Contribute to the development of sales strategy and action plans.

About You

• Proven business development experience, ideally in professional services, finance, or consultancy.


• A strong “black book” of contacts and the ability to leverage your network immediately.


• Exceptional communication, negotiation, and relationship-building skills.


• Results-driven with a track record of generating leads and closing deals quickly.


• Highly organised with a clear plan of action and ability to prioritise tasks effectively.


• Able to start immediately and thrive in a fast-paced, high-energy environment.


• Self-motivated, proactive, and comfortable working autonomously.

What to expect

• Immediate start with high visibility and impact on business growth.


• Temporary role with strong potential for permanency if targets are met.


• Work in a supportive, collaborative environment where your contributions are valued.


• Opportunity to shape business development processes and strategy.