Business Development Manager - SaaS / Housing & Communities

Startup Resources; Belfast; Remote; GBP 45,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in the SaaS sector is seeking a Business Development Manager to spearhead new business acquisition. This full-cycle sales role will involve driving an outbound strategy, leading market expansion efforts, and achieving ambitious revenue targets. The ideal candidate will have a strong track record in sales, especially within tech, and be someone who thrives in dynamic environments.

Benefits

Competitive base salary + commission

Private healthcare

25 days annual leave + bank holidays

Life assurance (4x salary)

Professional development opportunities

Qualifications

• Experience in a BDM or SaaS/tech environment.
• Proven track record of closing new business.
• Self-starter with a drive to hit targets.

Responsibilities

• Drive outbound sales strategy and build a high-quality pipeline.
• Lead full sales cycle from outreach to close.
• Identify new markets and sectors.

Skills

Negotiation

Relationship Building

Outbound Prospecting

Sales Experience

Entrepreneurial Mindset

Job description

We’re hiring a Business Development Manager to lead new business acquisition for two fast-growing SaaS products that support housing providers, local authorities, and developers.

This is a hands-on, high-impact sales role — perfect for someone who loves the thrill of opening new markets, winning new logos, and driving growth.

You’ll be responsible for:

• Driving an outbound sales strategy and building a high-quality pipeline

• Leading the full sales cycle from outreach to close

• Identifying new markets and sectors, including international opportunities

• Collaborating with marketing to refine messaging and targeting

• Staying on top of trends and competitor activity to inform GTM strategy

• Owning and exceeding acquisition and revenue targets

We’re looking for someone with:

• BDM or sales experience (SaaS/tech environment ideal)

• Proven track record of outbound prospecting and closing new business

• Strong negotiation and relationship-building skills

• Entrepreneurial mindset — self-starter with a drive to hit ambitious targets

• Bonus: experience in grant-giving / non-profit sectors or selling into public sector markets

Benefits:

• Competitive base salary + commission

• Private healthcare

• 25 days annual leave + bank holidays

• Life assurance (4x salary)

• Remote-first role

• Professional development & leadership opportunities

If you’re a natural hunter who thrives on building something new and scaling it fast, we’d love to hear from you.