Business Development Manager – Internal & Supplier Audit

BSI; Milton Keynes; Remote; GBP 38,000 - 47,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible working arrangements

Training and development opportunities

Job summary

BSI in the United Kingdom is seeking a dynamic Business Development Manager for Internal & Supplier Audit. In this home-based role, you will target new clients, grow a robust sales pipeline, and maintain key accounts across sectors.

You will collaborate with cross-functional teams, use Salesforce for forecasting, and drive revenue while ensuring delivery aligns with client objectives. English fluency and a relevant degree are essential.

Qualifications

• Experience in business development with new client acquisition and growth-focused activities.
• Senior professional able to independently meet or exceed sales targets.
• Strong experience in consultancy, internal audits, supplier audits, TIC sectors.
• Knowledge of supply chain or internal audit areas with large client management.
• English proficiency essential; other European languages advantageous.

Responsibilities

• Proactively network with new clients to build and maintain a sales pipeline.
• Manage a portfolio of key accounts ensuring client satisfaction and retention.
• Collaborate with divisions to develop tailored client solutions.
• Utilise Salesforce to identify opportunities, forecast sales, and record orders.
• Co-ordinate with operations to meet delivery timelines and resolve issues.
• Review sales activity and KPIs to plan future strategies.
• Stay informed on industry developments and engage clients accordingly.

Skills

Business development

Sales targets

Consultancy

Internal audits

Supplier audits

Supply chain knowledge

English proficiency

Travel flexibility

Degree in Business

ICT sector advantage

Education

University degree in Business or Sustainability

Job description

We exist to create positive change for people and the planet. Join us and make a difference too!

Job Title: Business Development Manager – Internal & Supplier Audit

Location: United Kingdom
Work Model: Home-based. Required to travel to the office and client sites as and when required

Purpose of the Position

The Business Development Manager is primarily responsible for selling Internal and Supplier Audit solutions to new clients, focusing on BSI’s core areas of expertise. This role involves identifying and managing sales opportunities, gaining a deep understanding of client business needs, and positioning BSI’s solutions to help organizations improve and manage their processes.

Key Responsibilities

• Proactively network with new clients to build and maintain a strong sales pipeline.
• Manage a portfolio of stable key accounts, ensuring high client satisfaction and retention.
• Collaborate closely with colleagues across divisions, leveraging specialist subject and sector knowledge to develop tailored client solutions.
• Utilize BSI sales tools and CRM (Salesforce) to identify opportunities, produce accurate sales forecasts, and promptly record sales and order information.
• Work with operations teams to ensure delivery timelines meet client objectives and resolve any issues quickly.
• Routinely review sales activity and quality KPIs, using sales data to plan and execute future sales strategies that meet financial and activity goals.
• Stay informed of industry developments and confidently engage clients in relevant discussions.

Requirements

• Experience in business development, with exposure to new client acquisition and growth-focused activities, ideally within consultancy or the Testing, Inspection & Certification (TIC) environment.
• Senior professional with a successful track record of independently meeting or exceeding sales targets.
• Strong experience in consultancy, internal audits, supplier audits, testing, inspection, certification, or related sectors is essential.
• Strong knowledge of supply chain or internal audit areas, with experience managing large clients and key accounts.
• Proficiency in English is essential. Proficiency in an additional European language would be advantageous.
• Available to travel as required.
• University degree in Business, Sustainability, or a related field.
• Experience in the Information and Communication Technologies (ICT) sector is an advantage.
• Candidates from various sectors with relevant consultancy, business development, or TIC backgrounds are encouraged to apply.

What We Offer

The base salary for this position starts at 42,400 GBP gross per annum. BSI offers a competitive total reward package, flexible working arrangements, and ongoing training and development opportunities

*Please note: BSI is unable to provide visa sponsorship for this vacancy

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About Us

BSI is a business improvement and standards company and for over a century BSI has been recognized for having a positive impact on organizations and society, building trust and enhancing lives.
Today BSI partners with more than 77,500 clients in 195 countries and engages with a 15,000 strong global community of experts, industry and consumer groups, organizations and governments.
Utilizing its extensive expertise in key industry sectors - including automotive, aerospace, built environment, food and retail, and healthcare - BSI delivers on its purpose by helping its clients fulfil theirs.
Living by our core values of Client-Centricity, Agility, and Collaboration, BSI provides organizations with the confidence to grow by partnering with them to tackle society’s critical issues – from climate change to building trust in digital transformation and everything in between - to accelerate progress towards a better society and a sustainable world.

BSI is an Equal Opportunity Employer dedicated to fostering a diverse and inclusive workplace.