Business Development Manager 7053

First Base Employment Ltd; Cheltenham; Hybrid; GBP 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

First Base Employment Ltd is seeking a proactive Business Development Manager in Cheltenham, with 2 days of work-from-home. The role offers a salary of £30,000–£40,000 plus a 20% bonus and is a full-time, permanent position.

You will identify and develop new business opportunities by researching potential clients, and using LinkedIn and email to reach senior decision-makers, positioning the company and driving long-term growth.

Qualifications

• Some experience in sales or account management.
• Confident engaging with directors and senior stakeholders.
• Strong attention to detail and excellent written communication.
• Self-motivated and proactive with a professional attitude.
• Comfortable using LinkedIn and digital tools to research prospects.

Responsibilities

• Research and identify potential clients across relevant sectors.
• Develop and deliver outreach campaigns via LinkedIn and email.
• Build relationships with senior stakeholders and decision-makers.
• Manage meetings and presentations, articulating value clearly and confidently.
• Maintain accurate records and follow up consistently to nurture prospects.

Skills

Sales experience

Communication skills

Research ability

Self-motivation

Relationship-building

Proactivity

Tools

LinkedIn

Email outreach tools

Job description

Business Development Manager

Location:Cheltenham (2 days WFH)
Salary:£30,000 – £40,000 + 20% bonus
Hours:Full-time, permanent

Are you a confident communicator who enjoys building relationships and spotting opportunities? This is an exciting opportunity for an ambitious Business Development Manager to join a growing organisation with a professional, forward-thinking culture.

The role:
You’ll be responsible for identifying and developing new business opportunities through proactive, research-led outreach. Using LinkedIn and email as your primary tools, you’ll build relationships with senior decision-makers, introduce the company’s services, and help drive long-term commercial growth.

Key responsibilities:

• Research and identify potential clients across relevant sectors
• Develop and deliver well-crafted outreach campaigns, primarily via LinkedIn and email
• Build strong relationships with senior stakeholders and decision-makers
• Manage meetings and presentations, articulating value clearly and confidently
• Maintain accurate records and follow up consistently to nurture prospects

About you:

• Some experience in sales or account management, ideally within a professional or consultative environment
• Confident engaging with directors and senior stakeholders
• Strong attention to detail and excellent written communication skills
• Self-motivated and proactive, with a professional and positive attitude
• Comfortable using LinkedIn and digital tools to research and connect with prospects