Business Development Manager

McCarthy Recruitment; Ringway; Hybrid; GBP 30,000 - 41,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading recruitment agency is seeking a Business Development Manager to join its dynamic sales team. This role involves identifying new business opportunities, managing relationships with local businesses through effective cold calling and lead generation. The ideal candidate will have experience in sales, demonstrating confidence and resilience, and will possess excellent negotiation skills. The position offers a competitive salary and a comprehensive benefits package, including a car allowance and pension contributions.

Benefits

Car/Car Allowance

Pension – 6% employer contribution

Death in Service – 2x annual salary

Holidays – 25 days plus bank holidays

Qualifications

• Experience in telesales or recruitment is a plus.
• Background in selling merchant services is preferred.
• Natural salesperson with results-driven attitude.

Responsibilities

• Identify and secure contracts with local businesses.
• Develop new business through cold calling and lead generation.
• Manage sales pipeline and CRM effectively.
• Negotiate improved terms on existing contracts.

Skills

Confidence

Resilience

Commercial awareness

Negotiation skills

Salespipeline management

CRM management

Building rapport

Job description

Business Development Manager

Location: Manchester (Depot/Home/Field-Based) | Salary: circa £30,000 base + commission (OTE £41,000+) | Contract: Full-time, Permanent | Hours: Monday to Friday

About the Role

You’ll be part of a dynamic new business sales team, responsible for identifying and securing contracts with local businesses.

• 100% new business development
• Cold calling, door knocking, and lead generation
• Managing your pipeline and CRM with precision
• Reviewing existing contracts and negotiating improved terms
• Selling the value of our client’s service – not just the bin

What We’re Looking For

Different backgrounds will be considered – what matters is attitude and ability. You might be:

• A telesales or recruitment consultant ready to step into a field-based role
• Someone with experience selling merchant services, PayPal, or card machines
• A natural salesperson who builds rapport and gets results

Essential qualities:

• Confidence and resilience to cold call and knock on doors
• Strong commercial awareness and negotiation skills
• Ability to manage a sales pipeline and CRM effectively
• A self-starter who knows their patch and gets stuck in

Benefits Package

• Salary – circa £30,000
• Car/Car Allowance – £400 per month
• Pension – 6% employer contribution / 4% employee
• Death in Service – 2x annual salary
• Holidays – 25 days plus bank holidays

Why Our Client?

• Industry-leading brand with huge growth potential
• Supportive team and leadership
• Clear progression routes
• Real earning potential

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!!!

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.