Business Development Manager

McCarthy Recruitment Limited; Greater London; Hybrid; GBP 29,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading recruitment firm is seeking a Business Development Manager in the Greater London area to drive new business growth. The successful candidate will engage in cold calling and lead generation while managing a sales pipeline and CRM. Essential qualities include confidence, resilience, and strong negotiation skills. This role offers a competitive salary of up to £35,000 plus commission and a benefits package including a car allowance and pension contributions.

Benefits

Car allowance of £400 per month

Employer pension contribution of 6%

Death in Service benefit

25 days holiday plus bank holidays

Qualifications

• Confidence to cold call and knock on doors.
• Ability to effectively manage a sales pipeline and CRM.
• Experience in telesales or recruitment is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Identify and secure contracts with local businesses.
• Conduct cold calling and lead generation.
• Manage pipeline and CRM with precision.
• Negotiate improved contract terms.

Skills

Cold calling

Negotiation skills

Sales pipeline management

Commercial awareness

Relationship building

Job description

Business Development Manager

Location : St Helens / Manchester / Bromborough (Depot / Home / Field-Based)

Salary : Up to £35,000 base + commission + Car

Contract : Full-time, Permanent

Hours : Monday to Friday

About the Role

Our client is the UKs leading service provider in their sector, and they are growing fast. They are looking for driven, resilient, and commercially astute Business Development Managers to support their growth.

As a Business Development Manager, youll be part of a dynamic new business sales team. Youll be responsible for identifying and securing contracts with local businesses.

Key Responsibilities

• 100% new business development
• Cold calling, door knocking, and lead generation
• Managing your pipeline and CRM with precision
• Reviewing existing contracts and negotiating improved terms
• Selling the value of our clients service
• not just the product
• Once a client is onboarded, theyre handed over to the corporate team so you can focus on winning new business

What We’re Looking For

Different backgrounds will be considered, what matters is attitude and ability. You might be :

• A telesales or recruitment consultant ready to step into a field-based role
• Someone with experience selling merchant services, PayPal, or card machines
• Or simply a natural salesperson who builds rapport and gets results

Essential Qualities

• Confidence and resilience to cold call and knock on doors
• Strong commercial awareness and negotiation skills
• Ability to manage a sales pipeline and CRM effectively
• A self-starter who knows their patch and gets stuck in

Benefits Package

• Salary - Up to £35,000
• Car / Car Allowance - £400 per month
• Pension - 6% employer contribution / 4% employee
• Death in Service - 2x annual salary
• Holidays - 25 days plus bank holidays

Why Our Client?

• Industry-leading brand with huge growth potential
• Supportive team and leadership
• Clear progression routes
• Real earning potential

Ready to Apply?

If youre ready to take ownership of your region and build a career in a fast-paced, high-reward environment, we want to hear from you. APPLY NOW!!!

About Us

We are an equal opportunities employer and welcome applications from all suitably qualified persons regardless of their race, sex, disability, religion / belief, sexual orientation or age.

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