Business Development Manager (BDM)

Yell Ltd; Manchester; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading digital marketing company is seeking a Business Development Manager in Manchester to drive business growth. This role involves proactive prospecting, client management, and tailored solution selling to enhance customer relationships. Competitive salary with bonus potential, benefits like 23 days holiday, and opportunities for career progression are offered. Join a motivated team and make an impact in the marketing sector.

Benefits

23 days holiday

Employee referral schemes

Wellbeing support

Flexible pension options

Discounts with top retailers

Qualifications

• Proven track record of 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.
• A full UK driving license is required with no more than 6 points.

Responsibilities

• Proactively prospecting for new business.
• Engaging in consultations to understand customer needs.
• Presenting and sealing deals to drive revenue growth.
• Nurturing client relationships post-sale.
• Conducting reviews to identify growth opportunities.

Skills

Sales proficiency

Relationship-building

Negotiation skills

Resilience

Presentation skills

Job description

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Business Development Manager (BDM), Manchester

Client: Yell Ltd

Location: Manchester, United Kingdom

Job Category: Other

EU work permit required: Yes

Job Reference: 94da1d8f4cfe

Job Views: 13

Posted: 12.08.2025

Expiry Date: 26.09.2025

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, you'll open doors to new clients.
• Tailoring Solutions: Engage in face-to-face and virtual consultations to fully understand customer needs and offer tailored digital marketing solutions.
• Closing Deals: Presenting, negotiating, and sealing the deal with new and existing clients to drive revenue growth.
• Client Management: Nurture relationships, ensuring a seamless customer experience and consistent account management for up to 12 months post-sale.
• Data Analysis: Conduct in-depth reviews to identify opportunities for growth, boosting client ROI and delivering long-term success.

Qualifications

• Proven track record of 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 is required 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, plus uncapped earnings!
• Perks & Benefits: 23 days holiday (increasing each year), employee referral schemes, wellbeing support, flexible pension options, discounts with top retailers like Apple and British Airways.
• Career Growth: Opportunities to progress into roles such as Senior Account Manager, Digital Account Director, and more, with access to our Aspire Program and career development portal.
• Recognition & Rewards: Our Reward and Recognition 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 focused on collective 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 encourage you to apply as we value potential and individual merit. For more information, please email us - [emailprotected]

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