Business Development Manager (Previous Relevant Experince is Required)

JR United Kingdom; Watford; Remote; GBP 45,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a leading technology company in the UK as a Business Development Manager focusing on the Light Rail market. This remote position requires proven sales experience and aims to drive growth and customer satisfaction in the Rail division. You will engage with key stakeholders while collaborating with internal teams to deliver effective solutions.

Benefits

26 days holiday plus Bank Holidays

Car Allowance

Bonus Scheme

Pension and Life Assurance

Online Discount Portal

Qualifications

• Previous experience in Business Development or Sales Manager within the UK Light Rail sector is required.
• Proven track record in account management and sales.
• Excellent interpersonal skills and teamwork capabilities.

Responsibilities

• Develop and implement sales strategies for the UK Light Rail market.
• Drive sales growth and profitability in the Rail division.
• Engage with stakeholders in local authorities and transport operators.

Skills

Account Management

Sales Growth

Stakeholder Engagement

Data Utilization

Interpersonal Skills

Tools

Salesforce

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Business Development Manager (Previous Relevant Experience is Required), Watford, Hertfordshire

Client:

Telent

Location:

Watford, Hertfordshire, United Kingdom

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: UK (Remote with travel)

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

Responsibilities:

• Develop and implement sales strategies for the UK Light Rail market.
• Drive sales growth and profitability in the Rail division for Light Rail projects.
• Engage with stakeholders in local authorities, transport operators, government, and infrastructure partners.
• Maintain high customer satisfaction and advocacy.
• Collaborate with bid and proposal teams to create compelling proposals.
• Manage existing Light Rail client accounts.
• Utilize data to generate leads and promote group solutions and Telent capabilities, focusing on Light Rail.
• Maintain accurate sales forecasts and pipeline reports using Salesforce and Sales Plans.

Candidate Profile:

Previous experience as a Business Development or Sales Manager within the UK Light Rail sector is required. The ideal candidate will:

• Have a proven track record in account management and sales within the UK Light Rail market.
• Possess a proactive approach to new business development.
• Understand procurement processes and market dynamics.
• Build and maintain relationships with senior stakeholders.
• Leverage data for solution development.
• Exhibit excellent interpersonal skills and teamwork capabilities.

What We Offer:

At Telent, your career can span sectors, roles, and technologies, offering opportunities for growth, skill development, and making an impact. We foster an inclusive culture that values diversity and ideas, encouraging everyone to be themselves and thrive.

Join a team shaping the future of UK transport with benefits including:

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

About Telent:

Telent is a leading technology company specializing in mission-critical communications and digital infrastructure across the UK, with a team of over 3,000 dedicated professionals committed to excellence.

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

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