Business Development Manager

The Recruitment Group; Thame; On-site; GBP 37,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

A recruitment agency is seeking an experienced Business Development Manager in Thame to secure long-term client contracts and drive sustainable growth across the Southeast. This role requires proven experience in business development, strong sales skills, and the ability to build lasting client relationships. The package includes a salary of £37,000-£40,000 based on experience, a car allowance, fuel card, and an uncapped commission structure that can lead to an OTE of £60,000. Motivated individuals will thrive in this supportive environment.

Benefits

Clear progression to senior leadership roles

Supportive working environment

Car allowance

Fuel card

Uncapped commission

Qualifications

• Proven experience in Business Development or Sales.
• Strong commercial awareness and negotiation skills.
• Self-motivated, organised, and results-driven.
• Full UK driving licence.

Responsibilities

• Identify and win new direct client contracts.
• Build and maintain long-term client relationships.
• Manage the full sales lifecycle from lead generation to contract award.
• Support tender submissions, PQQs, and framework applications.
• Maintain a strong sales pipeline and provide forecasts.

Skills

Business Development

Sales skills

Commercial awareness

Negotiation skills

Self-motivated

Job description

Overview

Business Development Manager

We are seeking an experienced Business Development Manager to secure long-term, direct client contracts and drive sustainable business growth across the Southeast for our well-established client based in Thame.

Responsibilities

• Identify and win new direct client contracts
• Build and maintain long-term client relationships
• Manage the full sales lifecycle from lead generation to contract award
• Support tender submissions, PQQs, and framework applications
• Maintain a strong sales pipeline and provide forecasts

Requirements

• Proven experience in Business Development or Sales
• Strong commercial awareness and negotiation skills
• Self-motivated, organised, and results-driven
• Full UK driving licence

What’s on Offer

• Clear progression to senior leadership roles
• Supportive, professional working environment
• Oxfordshire (covering the South East)
• £37,000-£40,000 DOE + car allowance & fuel card
• 4% uncapped commission (OTE £60,000)

If you are a confident, proactive business developer who enjoys building long-term relationships and taking ownership of results this could be the role for you. You will be commercially minded, comfortable working independently, and motivated by performance-based rewards rather than quick wins.

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