Business Development Manager (BDM) - Remote

Yell; Portsmouth; Remote; GBP 32,287 - 39,462; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive earnings

23 days holiday

Employee referral schemes

Wellbeing support

Discounts with top retailers

Job summary

A leading digital marketing firm in the UK is seeking an experienced Business Development Manager to drive business growth. You will proactively hunt for new clients and provide tailored marketing solutions. The ideal candidate will excel in sales, have strong negotiation skills, and possess a driving license. The position offers a competitive base salary, car allowance, and numerous employee perks. Join a high-performing team where your success is recognized.

Qualifications

• Proven track record of success in sales.
• Strong relationship-building and negotiation skills.
• Excellent presentation skills—both verbal and written.
• Experience in solution selling or SaaS (desirable but not essential).
• A full UK driving licence is required with no more than 6 points.

Responsibilities

• Hunt for new business by prospecting leads.
• Engage in consultations to understand customer needs.
• Present and negotiate deals with clients.
• Manage client relationships for up to 12 months post-sale.
• Analyze data to identify opportunities for growth.

Skills

Sales experience

Relationship-building

Negotiation skills

Presentation skills

Resilience

Job description

Business Development Manager (BDM) - Remote

We’ve been championing local businesses for over 60 years. Where once our Yellow Pages helped those businesses get found and chosen, we now do this and much, much more with our proven digital marketing solutions, making us the UK’s number one managed digital advertising partner for local businesses.

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.

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 to open doors to new clients.
• Tailoring solutions: Engaging 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: Nurturing relationships, ensuring a seamless customer experience and consistent account management for up to 12 months post‑sale.
• Data analysis: Conducting 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 licence is required with no more than 6 points.

Additional Information

Why Join Us?

• Competitive earnings: A fantastic base salary of £35,875, car allowance of £5,200 or £6,200 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 progress into roles such as Senior Account Manager, Digital Account Director, and more, with 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 Gold 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.

If you’re eager to take the next step in 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. If you would like any more information before applying, please email [e-mail].

Seniority level

Mid‑senior level

Employment type

Full‑time

Job function

Business development

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