Business Development Manager (Field Based)

The Portfolio Group Inc.; Newcastle upon Tyne; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 300,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

4–week induction program

iPhone and iPad provided

Medicash health plan

Private Healthcare (after 5 years)

Comprehensive pension scheme

Birthday off

Job summary

The Portfolio Group is recruiting a high-performing Business Development Manager for a field-based role across the UK. You will drive proactive client acquisition, engage with C-suite executives and HR leaders, and consistently exceed revenue targets in a consultative, value-based selling environment.

With an 80-year legacy and group leadership in Health & Safety, HR, and Employment Law services, you will join a high-growth commercial team that rewards performance with strong earnings potential

Qualifications

• Minimum 2+ years of successful B2B Business Development experience.
• Expert-level proficiency in value-based selling rather than transactional pitching.
• Able to engage C-suite executives, HR Directors and Business Owners.

Responsibilities

• Attend face-to-face appointments secured through your own network and self-generation of leads.
• Pro-actively identify and cultivate new business opportunities and untapped market segments.
• Rigorously manage and forecast a robust sales pipeline to ensure consistent quarterly growth.
• Build rapport and long-term trust with senior decision-makers across client organisations.

Skills

Value-based selling

B2B sales

Stakeholder engagement

Target-driven

Job description

An Opportunity for High-Performance Business Development Managers

Our client is a pre-eminent, multiple award-winning provider of Health & Safety, HR, and Employment Law services. With an 80-year legacy of excellence and market leadership, they are currently seeking an experienced Business Development Manager to join their high-growth commercial team.

This is a transformative role designed for a pro-active, sophisticated B2B sales professional who excels in consultative, value-based environments and possesses a proven track record of exceeding ambitious revenue targets.

Financial Rewards & Compensation

• Guaranteed Minimum Earnings: £60,000 (£30,000 Basic + £30,000 Top-up).
• Realistic OTE: £155,000 per annum - uncapped, no threshold. Year 1 average £92K, year 2 average £123K
• High-Performer Ceiling: Top consultants currently exceed £250,000. Top 10 in the business range from £200K - £300K
• Vehicle Allowance: Premium company car or a £5,000 annual car allowance.
• Performance Bonuses: Additional quarterly incentives of up to £5,000 based on revenue achievements.

The Role & Responsibilities

As a field-based BDM for the brand, you will focus on high-value client acquisition:

• Direct Sales Execution: Attend face-to-face appointments secured through your own network and self-generation of leads.
• Strategic Market Development: Pro-actively identify and cultivate new business opportunities and untapped market segments.
• Pipeline Management: Rigorously manage and forecast a robust sales pipeline to ensure consistent quarterly growth.
• Stakeholder Engagement: Build immediate rapport and long-term trust with C‑suite executives, HR Directors, and Business Owners.

Candidate Profile

We are seeking a candidate who demonstrates a high degree of commercial acumen and resilience:

• Experience: Minimum 2+ years of successful B2B Business Development experience (industry-specific knowledge is not required; comprehensive training is provided).
• Methodology: Expert-level proficiency in "value-based" selling rather than transactional product pitching.
• Adaptability: A professional demeanour capable of navigating diverse corporate environments and engaging varied audiences.
• Mobility: Full UK driving license and the ability to manage a field-based schedule effectively.

Comprehensive Benefits & Professional Growth

• Training: A structured 4–week industry-leading induction program.
• Infrastructure: Full professional suite of technology, including iPhone and iPad.
• Healthcare: Medicash health plan and 24/7 access to mental and physical health support.
• Security: Comprehensive pension scheme and Private Healthcare (after 5 years of service).
• Culture: Quarterly sales conferences, your birthday off, and exclusive international incentive trips for top achievers to places like Miami, Monaco, Dubai and much more.

The Portfolio Group are acting on behalf of our client in recruiting for this position