Business Development Manager (Previous Relevant Experince is Required)

JR United Kingdom; Leicester; On-site; GBP 45,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company seeks a Business Development Manager for its Rail team focused on the UK Light Rail market. This home-based role involves traveling across the UK for client meetings, driving sales growth, and managing key stakeholder relationships. Ideal candidates will have strong sales experience within the Light Rail sector and excellent interpersonal skills.

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 Management in UK Light Rail sector.
• Proactive approach to new business development.
• Strong understanding of market and procurement processes.

Responsibilities

• Develop and implement sales strategies for UK Light Rail market.
• Drive sales growth in the Rail sector.
• Manage existing Light Rail client accounts.

Skills

Account management

Sales development

Stakeholder engagement

Data analysis

Interpersonal skills

Tools

Salesforce

Job description

Business Development Manager (Previous Relevant Experience Required) - Leicester

Client: Telent

Location: Leicester

Job Category: Other

EU work permit required: Yes

Job Views: 3

Posted: 10.07.2025

Expiry Date: 24.08.2025

Job Description

Business Development Manager - Rail (Light Rail)

Location: Home-based with UK travel

We are seeking an experienced sales professional to join our rapidly growing Rail team focused on UK Light Rail. The role involves working from home and traveling across the UK to meet Light Rail clients and prospects as needed.

Responsibilities:

• Develop and implement sales strategies for the UK Light Rail market.
• Drive sales growth and profitability in the Rail sector.
• Engage with 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 proposals.
• Manage existing Light Rail client accounts.
• Utilize data to identify leads and promote group solutions and Telent capabilities.
• Maintain accurate sales forecasts and pipeline reports using Salesforce.

Candidate Profile:

Ideal candidates will have prior experience as a Business Development or Sales Manager within the UK Light Rail sector, with:

• Experience in account management and sales to the UK Light Rail market.
• A proactive approach to new business development.
• Strong understanding of market and procurement processes.
• Ability to build and maintain relationships with senior stakeholders.
• Experience analyzing data to develop solutions for clients.
• Excellent interpersonal skills and the ability to work with diverse teams.

What We Offer:

At Telent, your career can span various sectors, roles, and technologies, providing opportunities for growth and development. We foster an inclusive culture that values diversity and innovation, encouraging everyone to be themselves and thrive.

Additional benefits include:

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

About Telent

Telent is a leading technology company specializing in designing, building, supporting, and maintaining mission-critical communications and digital infrastructure across the UK. Join us to make a real impact and help connect communities using innovative technology. Our team of over 3,000 dedicated professionals is committed to excellence.

We are guided by our core values: Be Inclusive, Take Responsibility, Collaborate, and Be Customer-focused.

Learn more about us at https://telent.com/careers.