Business Development Manager - Tech/AI/Digital/SAAS

JR United Kingdom; Manchester; Hybrid; GBP 50,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in Manchester is seeking a Business Development Manager specializing in Tech/AI/Digital/SaaS. This hybrid role involves driving new business, managing client relationships, and achieving significant sales targets. The ideal candidate will possess strong communication and negotiation skills, a data-driven approach, and a collaborative mindset. Join a forward-thinking organization that values performance and offers a relaxed, inclusive culture with excellent benefits.

Benefits

Health cash plan

Cycle-to-work scheme

Flexible hours

Mental health and wellbeing support

6 dedicated CPD days each year

Relaxed, inclusive working culture

Qualifications

• Proven track record in Tech/AI/Digital/SaaS sales.
• Skilled in solution-based sales and delivering ROI-focused proposals.

Responsibilities

• Generate and convert new business opportunities.
• Develop account plans to drive growth.
• Build and manage relationships with senior stakeholders.

Skills

Communication

Negotiation

Data-driven

Strategic

Job description

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Business Development Manager - Tech/AI/Digital/SAAS, manchester

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Client:

Step Ahead Recruitment Ltd

Location:

manchester, United Kingdom

Job Category:

Other

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Yes

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Posted:

12.05.2025

Expiry Date:

26.06.2025

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Job Description:

Business Development Manager – Tech/AI/Digital/SAAS - Manchester

Location: Hybrid (2 days/week in office)

Salary: Up to £55k (negotiable DOE) + double OTE

If you're looking to join a forward-thinking organisation that values both performance and people, this could be the perfect opportunity for you. As a Business Development Manager, you will help drive new business and expand market presence. This is a "Hunter" role and as such you'll be prospecting, identifying opportunities, closing complex deals.

This is a strategic role, ideally suited to someone with strong commercial acumen and a consultative approach to sales.

Top reasons to work here:

• Excellent basic salary plus commission - approx £90k+ OTE

• Flexible working hours (core hours 10am - 4pm)

• Hybrid working (2 days in the office)

• 6 dedicated CPD days each year

• Health cash plan, cycle-to-work scheme, flexible hours

• Mental health and wellbeing support

• A relaxed, inclusive working culture with regular team socials

Job role:

• Generate and convert new business opportunities, focusing on high-value clients

• Develop account plans to drive growth through upsell and cross-sell

• Build and manage relationships with senior stakeholders

• Report on pipeline activity and account performance to senior leadership

Who/What We're Looking For

• You will have a "hunter mentality" with a proven track record within Tech/AI/Digital/SaaS

• Skilled in solution-based sales and delivering ROI-focused proposals

• Comfortable engaging with technical concepts and internal teams

• Strong communication and negotiation skills with executive-level clients

• Data-driven and strategic in approach

• Collaborative, with leadership potential and a team-oriented mindset