Business Development Manager

Rise Technical Recruitment Limited; Stafford; Hybrid; GBP 40,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading recruitment firm seeks a Business Development Manager in Stafford, offering a salary of £40,000 to £45,000 plus commission. The role involves managing accounts with 10-15% office time and 2-3 days per week visiting sites to develop new opportunities. Ideal candidates should have sales experience, strong communication skills, and be motivated to develop within a growing team. The company offers structured training, field-based autonomy, and competitive benefits.

Benefits

Commission

In-house product training

Long-term development opportunities

Company benefits

Qualifications

• Previous sales or account management experience, ideally in construction or technical markets.
• Strong communicator with ability to build relationships and close opportunities.
• Motivated to learn, develop, and progress within a successful team.

Responsibilities

• Manage and develop accounts with 10-15% of time at head office.
• Visit construction sites 2-3 days per week to develop new sales opportunities.
• Provide quotations, conduct site visits, and deliver customer presentations.

Skills

Sales experience

Relationship building

Communication skills

Technical knowledge

Job description

Business Development Manager

Commutable from Stafford, Stone, Stoke-on-Trent, Wolverhampton, Cannock, Telford, Uttoxeter

£40,000 to £45,000 + Commission (OTE £60k) + Mon - Thu (7:30-4:30) +Early finish on Fri (3:30) + In-House Product Training + Field-Based Autonomy + Long-Term Development + Company Benefits

Are you an ambitious Account Manager or Technical Sales Professional looking to join an industry-leading business offering structured training, autonomy in the field, and a clear path for long-term development within a growing commercial team?

This is an exceptional opportunity to join a specialist organisation operating at the forefront of the industrial and construction sector. The company is renowned for its high-quality solutions, strong brand reputation, and long-standing customer relationships across major projects nationwide.

With in-house product training, on-the-job learning, and ongoing support, this is an excellent role for someone looking to build a strong, stable sales career.

You will have the freedom to manage your own diary, spending 2-3 days per week out on the road visiting sites, developing new opportunities, and strengthening relationships with key accounts. The remaining time will be office-based, working with the head office team on rebate agreements, account activity, and customer proposals.

This role would suit someone who enjoys strengthening existing client relationships while identifying new opportunities and developing accounts across the construction or similar sector.

The Role

• Managing and developing accounts with 10-15 percent of time spent at head office
• Visiting construction sites 2-3 days per week to develop new sales opportunities
• Providing quotations, conducting site visits, and delivering customer presentations

The Person

• Previous sales or account management experience (construction or technical markets ideal)
• Strong communicator with the ability to build relationships and close opportunities
• Motivated to learn, develop, and progress within a successful and supportive team

The salary advertised is the bracket available for this position. The actual salary paid will be dependent on your level of experience, qualifications and skill set. We are an equal opportunities employer and welcome applications from all suitable candidates.