Business Development Manager (Previous Relevant Experince is Required)

JR United Kingdom; Bolton; Hybrid; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading technology company is seeking an experienced Business Development Manager focused on the UK Light Rail market. The position requires someone with a proactive sales approach and strong stakeholder engagement skills. The role offers home working with travel to customers across the UK, and includes benefits like a car allowance, holiday, and a supportive work culture.

Benefits

26 days holiday plus Bank Holidays

Car Allowance

Bonus Scheme

Pension Scheme and Life Assurance

Online Discount Portal

Qualifications

• Prior experience in Business Development or Sales Manager roles within the UK Light Rail sector.
• Strong understanding of the target market and procurement processes.
• Proactive approach to new business development.

Responsibilities

• Develop and implement sales strategies for the UK Light Rail market.
• Identify and engage with key stakeholders in local authorities and transport operators.
• Maintain accurate sales forecasts and reports.

Skills

Account management

Sales strategies

Interpersonal skills

Stakeholder engagement

Data analysis

Tools

Salesforce

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Business Development Manager (Previous Relevant Experience is Required), Bolton, Greater Manchester

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Client:

Telent

Location:

Bolton, Greater Manchester, United Kingdom

Job Category:

Other

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EU work permit required:

Yes

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Job Views:

3

Posted:

10.07.2025

Expiry Date:

24.08.2025

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Job Description:

Business Development Manager

Job Description

Business Development Manager - Rail (Light Rail)

Agile 6 Home and UK travel.

We are looking for an experienced sales individual to join our busy Rail team focused on UK Light Rail. You will work from home and travel to Light Rail customers and prospects across the UK as required.

What you'll do:

• Develop and implement sales strategies for the UK Light Rail market.
• Drive sales and profit growth within the Rail business for UK Light Rail.
• Identify and engage with key stakeholders in local authorities, transport operators, government, and infrastructure partners.
• Maintain and enhance customer satisfaction and advocacy.
• Collaborate with bid and proposal teams to create compelling, customer-focused proposals.
• Provide account management for existing Light Rail clients.
• Utilize data from across the Rail business to generate leads and promote group solutions and wider Telent capabilities, focusing on Light Rail.
• Maintain accurate sales forecasts and pipeline reports using Salesforce and Sales Plans.

Who you are:

You should have previous experience as a Business Development or Sales Manager within the UK Light Rail sector, with:

Key requirements:

• Experience in account management and sales within the UK Light Rail market.
• A proactive approach to new business development.
• Strong understanding of the target market and procurement processes.
• Ability to leverage existing relationships and build new ones with senior stakeholders.
• Experience using data and reports to identify solutions for Light Rail clients.
• Excellent interpersonal skills to work effectively at all levels.
• Ability to collaborate with the wider Telent Rail team to gather relevant information for solutions.

What we offer:

A career at Telent offers opportunities to develop across sectors, roles, technologies, and customers. We are committed to growth, learning, and making an impact. We foster an inclusive culture that values diversity and ideas, allowing everyone to thrive and help shape the future of UK transport.

The additional benefits include:

• 26 days holiday plus Bank Holidays
• Car Allowance
• Bonus Scheme
• Pension Scheme and Life Assurance
• Online Discount Portal

About Telent:

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• Collaborate
• Be Customer-focused

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About Us:

Telent is a leading technology company specializing in designing, building, supporting, and maintaining mission-critical communications and technology infrastructure across the UK. Our work helps connect communities and improve lives through innovative technology. Join us to make a real impact and fulfill your potential as part of a dedicated team of over 3,000 professionals.

Brilliance brought together.

We are guided by our values:

Be Inclusive, Take Responsibility, Collaborate, Be Customer-focused.