Business Development Manager (Previous Relevant Experince is Required)

JR United Kingdom; Chesterfield; Remote; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading technology company is seeking a Business Development Manager to join their Rail team, focusing on the UK Light Rail market. The successful candidate will develop sales strategies and engage with key stakeholders while ensuring customer satisfaction and driving profit growth. This role offers remote working flexibility, competitive benefits including a car allowance and 26 days of holiday.

Benefits

26 days holiday plus Bank Holidays

Car Allowance

Bonus Scheme

Pension Scheme and Life Assurance

Online Discount Portal

Qualifications

• Experience as a Business Development Manager in the UK Light Rail sector.
• Strong understanding of procurement processes and market dynamics.
• Excellent interpersonal skills to engage with stakeholders.

Responsibilities

• Develop and execute sales strategy for the UK Light Rail market.
• Drive sales and profit growth within the Rail sector.
• Provide account management to existing Light Rail clients.

Skills

Business Development

Sales Strategy

Strong Interpersonal Skills

Relationship Building

Tools

Salesforce

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Business Development Manager (Previous Relevant Experience is Required), Chesterfield

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Client:

Telent

Location:

Chesterfield, United Kingdom

Job Category:

Other

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EU work permit required:

Yes

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Job Views:

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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 rapidly growing Rail team focused on UK Light Rail. You will work from home and be required to travel to Light Rail customers and prospects throughout the UK as needed.

What you'll do:

• Develop and execute sales strategy for UK Light Rail market.
• Drive sales and profit growth for the Rail business in UK Light Rail.
• Identify and engage with key stakeholders in local authorities, transport operators, government, and infrastructure partners.
• Maintain and improve customer satisfaction and advocacy.
• Collaborate with bid and proposal teams to develop customer-focused proposals.
• Provide account management to existing Light Rail clients.
• Utilize data from across the Rail business to establish leads and sell group solutions and wider Telent capabilities with a focus on Light Rail.
• Maintain accurate sales forecasts and pipeline reporting using Salesforce and Sales Plans.

Who you are:

You will have previous experience as a Business Development Manager / Sales Manager within the UK Light Rail sector and possess:

Key requirements:

• Account managed and sold to the Light Rail market in the UK.
• A mentality focused on new business development.
• Strong understanding of the target market and procurement processes.
• Ability to leverage existing relationships and build new ones with senior stakeholders.
• Utilized data and reports to identify solutions for Light Rail clients.
• Excellent interpersonal skills and ability to work with people at all levels.
• Collaborate with the wider Telent Rail team to gather relevant information and data for solutions.

What we offer:

A career at Telent offers opportunities to develop skills across sectors, roles, technologies, and customers. We are growing and rely on our dedicated team to deliver excellence.

We promote an inclusive culture that respects and values diversity and ideas. We want everyone to be themselves and thrive at work.

Be part of a team shaping the future of UK transport.

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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Our values and behaviors:

• Be Inclusive
• Take Responsibility
• Collaborate
• Be Customer-focused

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About Us

Telent is a leading technology company specializing in design, build, support, and maintenance of mission-critical communications and digital infrastructure across the UK. Our work helps connect communities using the latest technology and innovation. Join us to make a real impact and fulfill your potential, working with a team of over 3,000 dedicated professionals.

Brilliance brought together.

We are guided by our values:

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