Business Development Manager (BDM)

Yell Ltd; Kingston upon Hull; On-site; GBP 35,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a dynamic team at Yell as a Business Development Manager in Hull, where you'll drive business growth through proactive sales efforts. With a competitive salary and opportunities for career advancement, you'll engage in client management, bespoke solution selling, and enjoy a supportive culture committed to employee success.

Benefits

23 days holiday with increases annually

Employee referral schemes

Wellbeing support

Flexible pension options

Discounts with major retailers

Qualifications

• Proven success in sales, particularly in Field Sales or High Performing Telesales.
• Strong relationship-building and negotiation skills required.
• Excellent verbal and written presentation skills essential.

Responsibilities

• Proactively prospecting through self-sourced and company-provided leads.
• Engaging clients in face-to-face and virtual meetings to understand needs.
• Nurturing client relationships and maintaining account management post-sale.

Skills

Relationship-building

Negotiation

Resilience

Presentation skills

Job description

Business Development Manager (BDM), Hull

Client: Yell Ltd

Location: Hull, United Kingdom

Job Category: Other

EU work permit required: Yes

Job Reference: 9d131f967956

Job Views: 4

Posted: 18.07.2025

Expiry Date: 01.09.2025

Job Description

Are you an experienced and driven sales professional ready to hit new heights in your career? Do you thrive on exceeding targets and being rewarded with competitive bonuses? If you're passionate about building relationships and delivering exceptional results, this is your opportunity to shine!

At Yell, we’re seeking ambitious, proactive Business Development Managers to join our dynamic team. We value our colleagues and customers, offering an environment that supports your career growth while empowering you to make an impact. You'll have the chance to work in a high-energy, fast-growing digital marketing sector, helping businesses across the UK reach new goals.

Our CEO, Mark Clisby, says...’As part of the Field Sales team, you will be working with a team of high-performing, passionate, customer-centric individuals. We work as #Oneteam supporting one another to achieve our goals.’

About the Role

As a key player in our Field Sales team, you’ll be at the forefront of driving business growth. Your role will include:

• Hunting for New Business: Proactively prospecting through self-sourced and company-provided leads, opening doors to new clients.
• Tailoring Solutions: Engaging in face-to-face and virtual consultations to understand customer needs and offer tailored digital marketing solutions.
• Closing Deals: Presenting, negotiating, and sealing deals with new and existing clients to drive revenue growth.
• Client Management: Nurturing relationships, ensuring a seamless customer experience, and maintaining account management for up to 12 months post-sale.
• Data Analysis: Conducting in-depth reviews to identify growth opportunities, boosting client ROI, and delivering long-term success.

Qualifications

• Proven success in sales (Field Sales or High Performing Telesales)
• Strong relationship-building and negotiation skills
• Resilience and a positive outlook in overcoming objections
• Excellent presentation skills—both verbal and written
• Experience in solution selling or SaaS (desirable but not essential)
• A full UK driving license with no more than 6 points

Additional Information

Why Join Us?

• Competitive Earnings: A base salary of £35,875, Car allowance of £5200 or £6200 depending on the car, and uncapped earnings!
• Perks & Benefits: 23 days holiday (increasing each year), employee referral schemes, wellbeing support, flexible pension options, and discounts with top retailers like Apple and British Airways.
• Career Growth: Clear paths to roles such as Senior Account Manager, Digital Account Director, and more, with access to our Aspire Program and career development portal.
• Recognition & Rewards: Celebrate success with schemes including the Yell ‘Hartley Awards’.
• Top-Tier Partners: Collaborate with brands like Google, Wix, Alexa, and Microsoft.
• Supportive Culture: Join a motivated, high-performing team working together for success.

If you're eager to advance your sales career with a market leader, we want to hear from you! Even if you don’t tick every box, we value potential and individual merit. For more information, please email us - [emailprotected]

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