Business Development Manager

The Growth Consultants; Worcester; Hybrid; GBP 70,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Performance-based bonuses

Hybrid working model

Job summary

Thegrowthconsultants in Worcester is seeking an experienced Business Development Manager to build long-term partnerships and drive growth in Defence and Corporate sectors. You will target annual contracts valued at £250,000+ and work from our Worcester headquarters, with a hybrid model available after integration.

You will identify decision-makers, negotiate high-value deals, and coordinate with internal teams to ensure successful delivery of training and consultancy services.

Qualifications

• Proven track record in securing high-value contracts (£250,000+)
• Experience in Defence, Corporate, or related sectors
• Excellent communication and negotiation skills
• Willingness to work from Worcester HQ with a hybrid model after integration

Responsibilities

• Identify and engage with key decision-makers to develop high-value partnerships
• Generate and secure annual contracts worth £250,000+
• Support growth objectives in Defence and Corporate sectors
• Manage end-to-end business development from lead generation to contract closing
• Collaborate with internal teams to ensure delivery of training and consultancy
• Contribute to long-term strategic growth of the business

Skills

Business development

Contract negotiation

Stakeholder management

Relationship building

Strategic thinking

Hybrid work

Job description

Are you an experienced Business Development Manager with a passion for building long-term, high-value partnerships? Our client, a leading specialist in training services and consultancy, is seeking a dynamic and driven individual to join their team. With a proven track record of delivering high-quality training and consultancy services to both the private sector and local/central government, they are looking for a talented professional to support growth in their Defence and Corporate divisions.

About the Role:

As the Business Development Manager, you will play a pivotal role in driving strategic growth by developing significant partnerships rather than focusing on transactional business. You will be responsible for identifying, securing, and managing annual contracts valued at £250,000+ within the Defence and Corporate sectors. This is a fantastic opportunity to work with some of the industry’s leading organisations, building relationships that deliver long-term value.

Key Responsibilities:

• Identify and engage with key decision-makers in target industries to develop high-value partnerships
• Generate and secure annual contracts worth £250,000+
• Support the company’s growth objectives by driving business development within the Defence and Corporate sectors
• Manage the end-to-end business development process, from lead generation to contract negotiation and closing
• Work closely with the internal teams to ensure seamless delivery of training and consultancy services
• Contribute to the long-term strategic growth of the business

Requirements:

• Proven track record in business development, particularly in securing high-value contracts (£250,000+)
• Experience working within the Defence, Corporate, or related sectors
• Strong ability to build and maintain relationships with key stakeholders
• Excellent communication and negotiation skills
• Strategic mindset with the ability to identify growth opportunities
• Self-motivated, driven, and results-oriented
• Willingness to work from the Worcester headquarters, with a hybrid model available after integration

What’s on Offer:

• Competitive salary with performance-based bonuses
• Opportunity to work with a leading training and consultancy provider
• Hybrid working model after successful integration
• Career development opportunities within a growing company