Business Development Manager

McCarthy Recruitment; Poole; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading recruitment consultancy in Poole is seeking a dynamic Business Development Manager to drive growth. The successful candidate will develop a pipeline of new business opportunities and sell contracted services. With a competitive salary of £45,000 OTE and comprehensive benefits, this is a perfect opportunity for a motivated sales professional eager to make an impact.

Benefits

£400 Car Allowance

6% Employer Pension

25 Days Holidays

Qualifications

• Proven success in new business sales, ideally within contracted services.
• Exceptional prospecting and relationship-building skills.
• Full UK Driving Licence required.

Responsibilities

• Develop and manage a robust pipeline of profitable new business opportunities.
• Sell contracted services across commercial sectors within your territory.
• Consistently meet and exceed quarterly and annual sales targets.
• Collaborate with managers to align on campaigns and local strategies.

Skills

Sales

Relationship Building

Negotiation

Self-Motivation

Job description

Job Description

Job Title: Business Development Manager

Location: Poole, Dorset, England, United Kingdom

Role: Full Time Permanent

Ready to drive growth and shape the future of our clients business in Dorset?

We’re on the lookout for a driven and dynamic Business Development Manager to join our clients Operations team. If you thrive on building relationships, spotting opportunities, and closing deals, this is your chance to make a real impact from day one.

What you’ll be doing

• Develop and manage a robust pipeline of profitable new business opportunities.
• Sell contracted services across commercial sectors within your territory.
• Consistently meet and exceed quarterly and annual sales targets.
• Create and deliver strategic sales plans, reports, and forecasts.
• Collaborate with Regional Commercial and Depot Managers to align on campaigns and local strategies.
• Act as the key contact for prospective customers—building trust and delivering tailored solutions.
• Lead pricing negotiations and craft bespoke service packages to meet client needs.

What our client is looking for

• Proven success in new business sales, ideally within contracted services.
• A strong track record of smashing sales targets.
• Exceptional prospecting, relationship-building, and negotiation skills.
• Self‑motivated, results‑focused, and comfortable working independently.
• Full UK Driving Licence.

What’s in it for you

• Salary: £45,000 OTE
• Car / Car Allowance: £400 / month
• Pension: 6% employer / 4% employee
• Death in Service: 2× salary
• Holidays: 25 days + bank holidays

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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