Business Development Manager

Search; United Kingdom; On-site; GBP 35,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading provider of customer engagement solutions is seeking a Business Development Manager to drive revenue growth in their Employee Benefits division. The successful candidate will identify new business opportunities, develop tailored proposals, and build relationships across various industries, while enjoying a hybrid work style and competitive benefits.

Benefits

Commission pay

Additional leave

Casual dress code

Company events

Pension scheme

Discounted or free food

Employee discounts

Free and on-site parking

Health and wellbeing programme

Life insurance

Sick pay

Store discounts

Monday to Friday schedule (no weekends)

Qualifications

• Minimum 2 years' experience in business development preferred.
• Proven success in meeting or exceeding sales targets.
• Aligned with company values.

Responsibilities

• Develop and manage a sales pipeline to meet or exceed targets.
• Identify and qualify new leads through research and networking.
• Build and maintain strong relationships with HR and business leaders.

Skills

Sales success

Relationship-building

Communication

Listening

Presentation

Organizational skills

Collaboration

Job description

Business Development Manager - Employee Benefits
Department: Commercial Sales
Reports to: Employee Benefits Manager
Type: Full-time, Permanent
Work Style: Hybrid (3 days in-office, 2 days remote)
Salary: From 35,000 + Commission

About the Company

We are a leading provider of customer engagement solutions, partnering with some of the UK's most recognisable brands to deliver innovative acquisition, loyalty, and reward programmes. Our mission is to help people enjoy more of what they love-whether that's dining, entertainment, or everyday experiences-while saving money and enhancing their lifestyle.

Role Overview

As a Business Development Manager in the Employee Benefits division, you will play a key role in driving revenue growth. You'll be responsible for identifying new business opportunities, developing tailored proposals, and building strong relationships with decision-makers across a range of industries.

Key Responsibilities

• Develop and manage a sales pipeline to meet or exceed targets
• Identify and qualify new leads through research, networking, and outreach
• Build and maintain strong relationships with HR and business leaders
• Monitor market trends and competitor activity to inform strategy
• Maintain accurate records of sales activities and opportunities in Salesforce
• Represent the company at industry events and networking functions
• Ensure compliance with relevant standards (ISO 27001, BS 10012, ISO 50001, ISO 22301)

Skills and Experience

• Proven success in meeting or exceeding sales targets
• Strong relationship-building and communication skills
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively
• Excellent listening and presentation skills
• Organised and able to prioritise workload effectively
• Professional, confident, and aligned with company values
• Minimum 2 years' experience in business development (preferred)

Benefits

• Commission pay
• Additional leave
• Casual dress code
• Company events
• Pension scheme
• Discounted or free food
• Employee discounts
• Free and on-site parking
• Health and wellbeing programme
• Life insurance
• Sick pay
• Store discounts
• Monday to Friday schedule (no weekends)

Search is an equal opportunities recruiter and we welcome applications from all suitably skilled or qualified applicants, regardless of their race, sex, disability, religion/beliefs, sexual orientation or age.