Business Development Manager - Bristol

Layka Recruitment; Bristol; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

A company focused on children's wellbeing is seeking a Business Development Manager to win new business in schools and nurseries. The role requires demonstrable experience in sales and a genuine passion for children's physical wellbeing. The ideal candidate is self-motivated and has excellent communication skills. A competitive salary of up to £40,000 plus commission and car allowance is offered, along with a supportive team environment.

Benefits

Competitive salary up to £40,000

Attractive commission structure

Car allowance for travel

Opportunity to make a real difference

Supportive team environment

Qualifications

• Demonstrable experience in business development, sales, or account management.
• A genuine interest in children's physical wellbeing and learning through play.
• Self-motivated, results-driven, and tenacious with a 'can-do' attitude.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
• Full UK driving licence required.

Responsibilities

• Proactively seek out and win new business with schools and nurseries.
• Develop and maintain relationships with key decision-makers.
• Present and promote outdoor play equipment solutions.
• Work closely with the team to achieve sales targets.
• Keep up to date with market trends in the leisure industry.

Skills

Business development

Sales

Account management

Excellent communication skills

Teamwork

Presentation skills

Job description

Overview

Covering Bristol and the UK | Salary up to £40,000 basic + Commission + Car Allowance

Are you passionate about inspiring active, healthy lives in children? Do you have a drive to win new business and a flair for building lasting relationships? We are a small but mighty team dedicated to enhancing children's wellbeing through play. Our mission is to supply high-quality outdoor play equipment to schools and nurseries across the UK, creating environments where children can thrive physically and socially.

Responsibilities

• Proactively seek out and win new business with schools, nurseries, and educational settings throughout the UK
• Develop and maintain strong relationships with key decision-makers and stakeholders
• Present and promote our outdoor play equipment solutions with passion and credibility
• Work closely with our close-knit team to achieve and exceed sales targets
• Keep up-to-date with market trends and competitor activity within the play, sport, and leisure industry

About You

• Demonstrable experience in business development, sales, or account management (ideally within the sporting, leisure, or educational sectors)
• A genuine interest in children's physical wellbeing and learning through play
• Self-motivated, results-driven, and tenacious with a "can-do" attitude
• Excellent communication and presentation skills
• Ability to work independently and as part of a supportive, dynamic team
• Full UK driving licence required

What’s On Offer

• Competitive basic salary up to £40,000
• Attractive commission structure to reward your success
• Car allowance for travel throughout your area
• Opportunity to make a real difference to children's lives
• Supportive team environment with a shared passion for play

If you're ready to take the next step in your business development career and share our enthusiasm for active, healthy childhoods, we'd love to hear from you. Apply today and help us inspire the next generation through play