Business Development Manager

Red Recruitment; West of England; Presencial; GBP 41.000 - 50.000; Jornada completa

Ventajas ofrecidas por este puesto de trabajo

Uncapped commission

25 days annual leave + bank holidays

Private health insurance after 1 year

Perkbox access

Fully funded qualifications

Progression opportunities

Descripción de la vacante

Red Recruitment is seeking a Senior Business Development Manager in Bristol to join our client, one of the largest resellers of fuel cards. The role focuses on owning and driving the full sales cycle in the public sector, including bids and tenders, building senior-level relationships and securing high-value contracts.

You will identify opportunities, lead complex bids (CCS, ESPO, YPO) and manage a strong pipeline through proactive outreach, meetings and strategic partnerships.

Formación

• 2+ years in bid/tender management.
• Experience in face-to-face sales to senior stakeholders.
• Proven track record in winning bids/tenders.
• Interest in pre-sales and bid management.
• Understanding of finance and commercial aspects of bids/tenders.
• Demonstrates determination and resilience in outbound calls.

Responsabilidades

• Identify, pursue and secure new business within the public sector (councils, NHS, blue-light, education, government).
• Lead on complex bids, tenders and framework submissions (e.g., CCS, ESPO, YPO).
• Attend client meetings and present solutions to senior stakeholders and procurement teams.
• Develop and maintain relationships with senior stakeholders for long-term partnerships.
• Build a strong pipeline via outreach, networking, events and industry engagement.
• Conduct consultations to understand fleet requirements and tailor proposals.
• Monitor market trends and public-sector developments to shape strategy.
• Collaborate with Marketing, Operations and Client Services for onboarding and satisfaction.
• Maintain CRM records, forecasting and reporting to senior leadership.

Conocimientos

Bid/tender management

Face-to-face sales

Winning bids/tenders

Pre-sales

Finance & Commercial

Persistence

Herramientas

CRM

Descripción del empleo

Business Development Manager

Red Recruitment is recruiting a Senior Business Development Manager in Bristol to join our client, one of the largest resellers of fuel cards. This is a great opportunity for someone to join a business who have been awarded the gold standard by Investors in People.

To be considered for this role you should have previous experience in a bid/tender management position as you will be responsible for owning and driving the full sales cycle within the public-sector market. This includes identifying opportunities, managing long-cycle bids/tenders, building senior-level relationships, and securing high-value contracts.

Benefits and Package for a Business Development Manager:

• Salary: Up to £45,000 per annum plus uncapped commission
• Hours: Monday - Friday, full-time
• Contract Type: Permanent
• Location: Bristol (Bradley Stoke)
• Progression opportunities
• Fully funded qualifications
• Achievable targets and an uncapped commission structure
• 25 days annual leave plus bank holidays and extra ad hoc incentive days
• Personal accident cover and group life
• Perkbox access
• Private health insurance after 1 years of service
• Supportive and rewarding environmentKey Responsibilities of a Business Development Manager:

Key Responsibilities of a Business Development Manager:

• Identify, pursue, and secure new business opportunities within the public sector, including councils, NHS, blue-light services, education, and government agencies.
• Lead on complex bids, tenders, and framework submissions (e.g., CCS, ESPO, YPO), ensuring high-quality, compliant responses.
• Attend face-to-face meetings with clients and present solutions confidently to senior stakeholders, procurement teams, and decision-makers.
• Develop and maintain strong relationships with senior stakeholders, building long-term strategic partnerships.
• Build and manage a strong pipeline through proactive outreach, networking, events, and industry engagement.
• Conduct in-depth consultations to understand fleet requirements and deliver tailored proposals.
• Monitor market trends, competitor activity, and public-sector developments to shape sales strategy.
• Collaborate closely with Marketing, Operations, and Client Services to ensure seamless onboarding and high customer satisfaction.
• Maintain accurate CRM records, forecasting, and reporting to senior leadership.

Key Skills and Experience of a Business Development Manager:

• A minimum of 2 years' experience in a bid/tender management position
• You should have experience in a face to face sales role, presenting to senior stakeholders
• You should have a strong and demonstrable track record in winning bids/tenders
• Ideally, you will have a passion for pre-sales and bid management
• You should be literate in Finance and Commercial aspects of managing the delivery of bids/tenders
• Determination and resilience are key attributes you should have to complete volume calls to produce results