Business Development Manager (BDM) - North West - Circa 41k Package - 53k OTE Uncapped

Yell; Nottingham; On-site; GBP 35,875 - 62,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

23 days holiday

Employee referral schemes

Wellbeing support

Flexible pension options

Discounts with Apple

Discounts with British Airways

Job summary

Yell, the UK's #1 digital marketing partner for local businesses, is seeking an ambitious Business Development Manager to drive new client growth across the UK. You’ll hunt for new business, tailor digital marketing solutions, close deals, and manage accounts for up to 12 months post-sale, with face-to-face and virtual meetings.

Expect competitive base salary (£35,875), uncapped commission, and substantial OTE (£53K), plus car allowance (£5,200–£6,200).

Qualifications

• Proven track record of success in field sales or high performing telesales.
• Strong relationship-building and negotiation skills.
• Resilience and a positive outlook in overcoming objections.
• Excellent presentation skills—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.

Responsibilities

• 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.

Skills

Proven track record in field sales

Relationship-building

Negotiation skills

Resilience

Excellent presentation skills

SaaS/solution selling experience

Full UK driving licence (≤6 points)

Job description

Ready to Level Up Your Sales Career?

Are you a motivated, ambitious sales professional looking for a role where your talent gets rewarded? Do you thrive on smashing targets, earning uncapped commission, and building a career that opens doors to the future? If that sounds like you, this is your chance to join Yell, the UK’s #1 digital marketing partner for local businesses.

Ready to Level Up Your Sales Career?

Are you a motivated, ambitious sales professional looking for a role where your talent gets rewarded? Do you thrive on smashing targets, earning uncapped commission, and building a career that opens doors to the future? If that sounds like you, this is your chance to join Yell, the UK’s #1 digital marketing partner for local businesses. We’ve been helping businesses grow for over 60 years. Today, we’re leading the way with cutting‑edge digital marketing solutions—and we want motivated go‑getters like you to be part of our success story.

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:

• 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

Why Join Us?

• Competitive Earnings: A fantastic base salary of £35,875, £53K OTE , £5200 or £6200 Car Allowance and it doesn’t stop there, as we offer 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: With clear paths to progress into roles such as Senior Account Manager, Digital Account Director, and more, we tailor opportunities to match your career ambitions. As well as access to our Aspire Program and dedicated career development portal!
• Recognition & Rewards: Celebrate your success with our Reward and Recognition schemes, including the prestigious Yell ‘Hartley Awards.’
• Top‑Tier Partners: Work with some of the world’s leading brands, including Google, Wix, Alexa and Microsoft.
• Supportive Culture: Be part of a motivated, high-performing team where we work together to achieve success.