Business Development Manager

Smartitgroup; United Kingdom; On-site; GBP 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Uncapped commissions

29 days paid holiday

Paid charity days for volunteering

Free breakfast every day

Performance-based incentives

Company pension scheme

Free parking

Job summary

Smartitgroup in Gateshead is seeking an experienced Business Development Manager to join their expanding sales team. The role offers a competitive salary of £50,000 - £70,000 with realistic OTE of £73,000+ and uncapped commissions.

The ideal candidate will have at least 2 years of B2B sales experience in the technology sector and a proven ability to hit targets. Additional benefits include 29 days paid holiday, company vehicle options, and performance-based bonuses.

Qualifications

• 2+ years B2B sales experience, ideally within the technology sector.
• Proven record of hitting targets and KPIs.
• Confidence to engage with senior decision-makers.

Responsibilities

• Generate your own leads and drive sales.
• Develop and close opportunities.
• Hold business-level conversations with directors.

Skills

B2B sales experience

Communication skills

Ability to generate leads

Consultative approach

Job description

Business Development Manager

Location: Newcastle upon Tyne • Role: Sales • Employment: Full Time • Salary: £50,000 - £70,000

Smart IT is a rapidly growing multi‑award‑winning technology services company based in Team Valley, Gateshead. We provide IT and Telecoms services to hundreds of businesses in the North East. With a record year of growth, we are looking for an experienced Business Development Manager to join our expanding sales team.

You will be a confident, enthusiastic, and self‑motivated individual able to work on your own initiative and generate your own leads. You will have a customer‑focused attitude, a mature outlook, and good communication skills with the ability to hold business‑level conversations with directors and business owners. You should be able to spot, develop, and close opportunities.

What we’re looking for

• 2+ years B2B sales experience, ideally within the technology sector
• A desire to drive your sales career forward
• A proven record of hitting targets and KPIs
• An understanding that cold‑calling can be effective
• A hunger to close deals
• The confidence to deal with decision‑makers in senior positions
• A consultative approach

Package Details

• Realistic OTE of £73,000+
• Uncapped commissions
• Opportunity for further career growth
• 29 days paid holiday per year (up to 33 within 5 years)
• Paid holiday on your birthday
• Paid charity days for volunteering
• Free breakfast every day
• Regular funded social nights out
• Performance‑based incentives, bonus and prizes
• Cycle to Work scheme
• Childcare Voucher scheme
• Company vehicle or car allowance where applicable
• Company pension scheme
• Free parking

Ready to take on the challenge? If you’ve got a passion for people, sales and tech, we’d love to hear from you.