Business Development Manager

Project People; Old Warren; Hybrid; GBP 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading recruitment firm is seeking a high-energy Business Development Manager to drive revenue in the UK Public Sector. The right candidate will identify, engage, and convert new business opportunities, managing a strong sales pipeline and collaborating with internal teams. Key qualifications include proven success in selling to public sector clients and strong negotiation and communication skills. This permanent role offers a chance to shape strategies and secure high-value contracts, making a significant impact in the sector.

Qualifications

• Experience opening new enterprise and SMB accounts.
• Ability to translate technical solutions into customer value.
• Confident working at pace and managing multiple priorities.

Responsibilities

• Drive new business growth through proactive outreach.
• Build and manage a strong sales pipeline.
• Use market insight to identify opportunities.
• Create commercial models influencing senior decision-makers.
• Collaborate with internal teams to ensure successful outcomes.
• Report on pipeline performance and drive improvements.

Skills

Proven success selling into the UK Public Sector

Strong background in mobile/telecoms or digital infrastructure

Negotiation skills

Communication skills

Relationship-building skills

CRM proficiency

Microsoft Office proficiency

Creative mindset

Job description

Overview

Business Development Manager — Permanent — Theale/Home

We're looking for a high-energy Business Development Manager to drive new revenue across the UK Public Sector. The Business Development Manager will identify, engage, and convert new business opportunities, build a strong pipeline, and secure high-value contracts through smart market insight, strategic outreach, and confident commercial execution.

Responsibilities

• Drive new business growth through proactive outreach, networking, and targeted campaigns
• Build, qualify, and manage a strong sales pipeline with disciplined CRM management
• Use market insight to identify opportunities and shape winning strategies
• Create commercial models and business cases that influence senior decision-makers
• Convert prospects into customers through consultative, value-led selling
• Collaborate with internal teams to deliver aligned, successful outcomes
• Report on pipeline performance and drive continuous improvement

Qualifications

• Proven success selling into the UK Public Sector, Utilities, or Transportation
• Strong background in mobile/telecoms or digital infrastructure
• A hunter mindset - proactive, persistent, creative, and commercially sharp
• Ability to translate technical solutions into clear customer value
• Strong negotiation, communication, and relationship-building skills
• Experience opening new enterprise and SMB accounts
• Confident working at pace and managing multiple priorities
• CRM and Microsoft Office proficiency

How to apply

To apply for the Business Development Manager, please send your CV to (url removed)

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