Business Development Manager

RedTech Recruitment; Staines-upon-Thames; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

A recruiting firm is looking for a Business Development Manager in Staines-upon-Thames. This role focuses on winning new business and building long-term client relationships across multiple sectors. Candidates should have strong commercial experience and excellent communication skills. The position offers a competitive salary of £40,000 to £45,000 plus commission and a car allowance, making it an attractive opportunity for driven individuals who excel in consultative sales environments.

Benefits

Competitive salary

Car allowance

Commission

Qualifications

• Strong commercial experience in a Business Development or Sales role.
• Proven ability to win new business through consultative selling.
• Experience with complex customer environments.
• Excellent communication skills.
• Ability to present to senior stakeholders.
• Confident in using CRM systems.
• Highly organized and self-motivated.

Responsibilities

• Win new business and develop commercial opportunities.
• Act as a representative to increase brand awareness.
• Identify leads and manage opportunities through the sales lifecycle.
• Deliver high quality client presentations and proposals.
• Develop an understanding of cost drivers and operational constraints.
• Work closely with operations and project management teams.

Skills

Commercial experience

Consultative selling

Complex customer environments

Communication skills

CRM systems

Problem solving

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

Business Development Manager

A fantastic opportunity for a Business Development Manager to join a fast growing, commercially focused organisation operating within a regulated, infrastructure led environment. This role sits within a national sales division and focuses on winning new business and developing long term client relationships across a broad range of multi site and enterprise customers. The Business Development Manager will play a key role in identifying, shaping and closing complex opportunities, working closely with internal delivery teams to ensure commercially sound and operationally viable outcomes. This is a highly consultative role, well suited to someone who enjoys autonomy, relationship building and negotiating solutions rather than transactional sales.

Location

Near Staines-Upon-Thames involving national travel (full driving licence / car essential)

Salary

£40,000 to £45,000 basic + car allowance + commission

Requirements

• Strong commercial experience in a Business Development, Sales or New Business focused role
• Proven ability to win new business through consultative selling and negotiation
• Experience working with complex or multi stakeholder customer environments
• Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal
• Comfortable presenting to senior stakeholders and decision makers
• Strong commercial awareness with the ability to manage pricing, margin and approvals
• Confident using CRM systems and Microsoft Office tools
• Highly organised, self motivated and able to manage multiple opportunities concurrently
• Ability to work independently while collaborating closely with internal teams
• Flexible and proactive approach to identifying and pursuing new opportunities
• Strong problem solving and decision making skills
• Ability to remain calm and professional under pressure
• Experience within infrastructure, utilities, construction, facilities, energy, sustainability or technical B2B sales environments would be beneficial, but is not essential.

Responsibilities

• Win new business and develop new commercial opportunities across target sectors
• Act as a key representative for the business to increase brand awareness and market presence
• Identify leads, secure meetings with prospective clients and manage opportunities through the full sales lifecycle
• Support site visits, surveys or discovery sessions to inform commercial proposals where required
• Deliver high quality client presentations, tenders and proposals with a strong focus on conversion rate
• Take responsibility for managing pricing and ensuring appropriate internal sign off prior to submission
• Develop a sound understanding of cost drivers, operational constraints and delivery considerations
• Identify risks that could impact productivity, timelines or overall commercial viability
• Think creatively to identify additional revenue opportunities and adapt approach in line with market or internal change
• Work closely with delivery, operations and project management teams to ensure a professional handover post sale
• Maintain accurate, detailed and up to date records within the CRM system
• Manage personal KPIs, pipeline performance and reporting requirements
• Develop a strong understanding of the market landscape, competitor offerings and growth opportunities
• Act as a positive ambassador for the organisations solutions and long term strategy
• Demonstrate commitment to personal development, feedback and continuous improvement
• Lead by example through work ethic, attitude and alignment with company values

What the role offers

• The opportunity to join a growing organisation with a strong commercial pipeline
• A national role offering autonomy and responsibilit
• Competitive basic salary with commission and additional incentives
• Exposure to complex, high value customer environments
• A business that values collaboration, ideas and long term development

Applications

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Keywords

• Business Development Manager / Sales Manager / New Business Manager / Commercial Manager / Account Development Manager / Strategic Sales / Enterprise Sales / B2B Sales / Infrastructure Sales / Utilities Sales / Construction Sales / Facilities Sales / CRM / Commercial Negotiation / Sales Strategy / Client Engagement

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