Business Development Manager

McCarthy Recruitment; St Helens; On-site; GBP 28,000 - 33,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading recruitment agency is seeking a driven Business Development Manager to join a dynamic sales team in St Helens. In this role, you'll be responsible for new business development, including cold calling and managing a sales pipeline. The ideal candidate will possess strong sales skills and a resilient attitude. The position offers a competitive salary up to £33,000, a car allowance, and a comprehensive benefits package.

Benefits

Car/Car Allowance

Pension - 6% employer contribution

Death in Service - 2x annual salary

25 days holidays plus bank holidays

Qualifications

• 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.

Responsibilities

• 100% new business development.
• Cold calling, door knocking, and lead generation.
• Managing your pipeline and CRM with precision.

Skills

Cold calling

Negotiation skills

Sales pipeline management

Relationship building

Job description

Business Development Manager

Location: St Helens (Depot/Home/Field-Based)
Salary: Up to £33,000 base + commission + Car
Contract: Full-time, Permanent
Hours: Monday to Friday

Our client is the UK's leading service provider in their sector, and they are growing fast. They are looking for driven, resilient, and commercially astute Business Development Managers to support their growth.

About the Role

As a Business Development Manager, you'll be part of a dynamic new business sales team. You'll be responsible for identifying and securing contracts with local businesses.

Responsibilities

• 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
• Once a client is onboarded, they're handed over to the corporate team so that you can focus on winning new business.

What We're Looking For

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

• Telesales or recruitment consultant ready to step into a field-based role
• Someone with experience selling merchant services, PayPal, or card machines
• Or simply 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 - Up to £33,000
• 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.