Business Development Manager

Hoot Recruit; Wirral; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

Hoot Recruit is seeking a Business Development Manager in Wirral, office-based, to drive new business and nurture existing client relationships. You will own a mature sales pipeline from day one, with access to inbound enquiries and regular incentives to reward performance.

You will identify opportunities, forecast sales, and manage accounts using a CRM system while collaborating with a dynamic sales team. This role offers clear progression within a fast-growing business.

Qualifications

• Proven track record in selling products or services.
• Strong relationship-building and communication skills.
• Ability to forecast and report sales performance.

Responsibilities

• Develop relationships with new clients, understanding their requirements and presenting tailored solutions.
• Maintain and strengthen relationships with existing customers.
• Identify and secure new business opportunities, including new markets, partnerships, products and services.
• Produce accurate sales forecasts and work towards achieving agreed sales targets.
• Manage sales opportunities and customer accounts using a CRM system.
• Provide regular sales updates and reports to the Sales Manager.

Skills

Sales skills

Relationship building

Time management

Strategic thinking

Customer service

Technical product knowledge

MS Office

Self-motivated

Market awareness

Tools

CRM software

Job description

Business Development Manager

Location: Wirral (Office Based)

About the Role

An exciting opportunity has arisen for an experienced Business Development Manager to join a leading national specialist contractor within the construction and safety sector.

This role offers the chance to work within a dynamic and ambitious sales team, taking ownership of an established and mature sales pipeline from day one. You'll also benefit from a share of inbound enquiries, providing strong earning potential, alongside regular company incentives and performance rewards.

The successful candidate will play a key role in driving new business growth while maintaining and developing relationships with existing customers. This is an excellent opportunity for someone looking to progress their career within a fast-growing organisation.

Key Responsibilities

• Develop relationships with new clients, understanding their requirements and presenting tailored solutions.


• Maintain and strengthen relationships with existing customers.


• Identify and secure new business opportunities, including new markets, partnerships, products and services.


• Produce accurate sales forecasts and work towards achieving agreed sales targets.


• Manage sales opportunities and customer accounts using a CRM system.


• Provide regular sales updates and reports to the Sales Manager.

About You

You’ll be a proactive, commercially minded sales professional with excellent relationship-building skills and a passion for winning new business.

You’ll also have:

• A proven ability to sell products, services or solutions.


• Excellent organisational and time management skills.


• A strategic and creative approach to business development.


• Outstanding customer service and communication skills.


• The ability to understand technical products and recommend suitable solutions based on customer needs.


• Strong IT skills, including Microsoft Word, Excel and PowerPoint.


• A self‑motivated attitude with the ability to inspire confidence in others.


• A good understanding of market competition and commercial positioning.

What’s on Offer

• Established sales pipeline from day one.


• Share of inbound sales enquiries.


• Strong earning potential.


• Company incentives and performance rewards.


• Genuine opportunities for career progression within a growing business.


• Supportive and professional working environment