Business Development Manager

Optimise Talent Ltd; Ringway; On-site; GBP 28,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

A recruitment consultancy is seeking a Business Development Manager to cover the Manchester area. This role involves generating new business through both phone and face-to-face meetings. A basic salary of £28,000 with an uncapped OTE of £45,000+ plus additional benefits like a company car and phone. The ideal candidate has sales experience, is confident, and is hungry for success.

Benefits

Company car

Phone

Full training and support

Career progression opportunities

Qualifications

• Proven experience as a Business Development Manager or in a similar role.
• Experience in door-to-door sales or direct sales is a plus.
• Confidence in both cold outreach and consultative selling.

Responsibilities

• Generate new business and manage your own pipeline.
• Book and attend client meetings across your territory.
• Build strong, long-term relationships with decision-makers.

Skills

Sales skills

Relationship building

Target-driven

Communication skills

Resilience

Job description

Overview

Business Development Manager - Manchester

£28,000 basic | OTE £45,000+ uncapped | Company car + phone

Previous door to door sales experience will also be considered alongside previous BDM experience

Are you a natural closer who loves winning new business?
We're looking for a Business Development Manager to cover the Manchester area — combining phone-based sales with face-to-face meetings to grow revenue and build lasting client relationships.

What you'll do

• Generate new business and manage your own pipeline
• Book and attend client meetings across your territory
• Build strong, long-term relationships with decision-makers
• Deliver tailored solutions that add real value
• Smash sales targets with uncapped earning potential

About you

• Must have either:
  ️ Previous BDM experience OR
  ️ Proven door-to-door/direct sales background
• Confident in both cold outreach and consultative selling
• Target-driven, resilient, and hungry to succeed
• Strong communicator with the ability to influence and close

What\'s in it for you?

• £28,000 basic salary
• Uncapped OTE £45,000+ (top performers earn much more!)
• Company car + phone
• Full training, support, and career progression