Business Development Manager

Wise Monkey Recruitment ltd; United Kingdom; Remote; GBP 28,000 - 38,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading recruitment company is seeking a proactive Business Development Manager for a home-based role in the South East. This position offers a competitive salary, flexible working hours, and uncapped commission potential. The successful candidate will drive business growth through relationship building and strategic outreach, with clear prospects for career advancement.

Benefits

Flexible working hours

Uncapped earning potential through commission and bonus

Structured career progression

Supportive leadership environment

Work from home autonomy

Qualifications

• Proven track record in sales or business development.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Must be tech-savvy and have a full UK driving licence.

Responsibilities

• Identify and develop new business opportunities across the UK.
• Manage warm leads and generate cold leads through various strategies.
• Build strong client relationships and contribute ideas for growth.

Skills

Communication

Sales

Interpersonal skills

Resilience

Creative thinking

Education

Graduate level (or equivalent)

Tools

MS Office

CRM systems

Job description

Business Development Manager Remote (South East-based)
Home-Based Must live within 15 miles of East Grinstead
Full-time, Permanent
Up to £28,000 basic + Commission + Bonus Potential
Flexible Working Hours Core: Mon Fri, 9am 5pm
Occasional Client Travel (South East)
Immediate Start Available
About the Role
We re looking for a proactive and motivated Business Development Manager to join a growing, reputable business with big ambitions. This home-based role is ideal for someone who thrives on building relationships, is naturally sales-focused, and is driven by achieving results. With a clear career path that could lead to team management and eventually a Sales Director role, this is a fantastic opportunity for someone looking to make a long-term impact.

What You ll Be Doing

• Identifying and developing new business opportunities across the UK market.
• Managing 50% warm leads (provided) and generating the other 50% through cold calling, strategic outreach, and creative lead generation.
• Building strong client relationships and acting as a trusted partner to understand and fulfil their needs.
• Attending occasional client meetings (virtual and in-person).
• Managing LinkedIn activity and using it to build brand awareness and attract leads.
• Collaborating with management and contributing ideas to support wider business growth.
• Reporting weekly on sales performance, pipeline updates, and activity.

What We re Looking For

• Graduate level (or equivalent) with strong written and verbal communication skills.
• A background in sales or business development, with a proven track record of success.
• Highly self-motivated, resilient, and target-driven.
• Exceptional interpersonal skills and a positive, solution-focused attitude.
• Tech-savvy and confident using MS Office and CRM systems.
• A strategic thinker who s not afraid to think creatively to win business.
• Full UK driving licence and access to a car.
• Must be based within 15 miles of East Grinstead.

Why Join Us?

• Work from home with flexibility and autonomy
• Uncapped earning potential through commission and bonus
• Clear and structured career progression
• Supportive leadership and room for your ideas to thrive
• Be part of a growing company that genuinely values its people

If you re ready to bring your energy, ambition, and creativity to a role where your success truly matters we want to hear from you!