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Business Development Manager - Utilities

Fyba Recruitment Ltd

United Kingdom

Hybrid

GBP 60,000

Full time

5 days ago
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Job summary

A recruitment agency is seeking a Business Development Manager to drive new business acquisition in the Telecoms and Utilities sectors. The ideal candidate will have proven B2B sales experience, excellent communication and negotiation skills, and a full UK driving license. The role offers a competitive salary of circa £60,000, hybrid working options, and opportunities for bonus or commission. Start date is ASAP.

Benefits

Car allowance
Commission structure or quarterly bonus
Hybrid working flexibility

Qualifications

  • Proven B2B sales experience, ideally within Telecoms, Utilities, or Infrastructure.
  • Strong track record of winning new business.
  • Ability to work autonomously and manage your own pipeline.

Responsibilities

  • Drive new business acquisition across the Telecoms and Utilities sectors.
  • Manage the full sales lifecycle from lead generation to contract negotiation.
  • Build and maintain relationships with key decision-makers.

Skills

B2B sales experience
Communication skills
Negotiation skills
Presentation skills
Pipeline management
Client relationship development
Job description
Business Development Manager - Telecoms / Utilities

Location: Manchester, Birmingham, or Bracknell
Salary: Circa £60,000 basic + Car Allowance (TBC) + Attractive Bonus/Commission Scheme
Contract Type: Permanent | Hybrid (Field, Office, & Remote Working)

About the Role

We are working in partnership with a leading provider in the Telecoms and Utilities infrastructure space, who are expanding their commercial footprint across Water, Gas, and Civils sectors while continuing to deliver within Telecoms.

Key Responsibilities
  • Drive new business acquisition across the Telecoms and Utilities sectors, focusing on identifying, developing, and converting new client opportunities.
  • Manage the full sales lifecycle — from lead generation through to contract negotiation and close.
  • Build and maintain strong relationships with decision-makers within key target organisations.
  • Work closely with internal teams (Operations, Delivery, and Commercial) to ensure a seamless handover and delivery of new contracts.
  • Represent the business at industry events, client meetings, and networking opportunities.
  • Maintain an up-to-date understanding of market trends, competitor activity, and sector developments.
  • Consistently meet and exceed agreed sales and revenue targets.
About You

We're looking for a driven, self-motivated individual who thrives in a sales-led environment and enjoys being out in front of customers.

Essential Experience & Skills
  • Proven B2B sales experience, ideally within Telecoms, Utilities, or Infrastructure sectors.
  • Strong track record of winning new business and developing long-term client relationships.
  • Excellent communication, negotiation, and presentation skills.
  • Ability to work autonomously, manage your own pipeline, and deliver against commercial targets.
  • Full UK driving licence and willingness to travel to client sites across the region.
Desirable
  • Experience spanning both Telecoms and Utilities sectors (Water, Gas, Civils).
  • Established network of industry contacts within infrastructure or construction-related industries.
Rewards & Benefits

Circa £60,000 base salary
Car allowance (to be confirmed)
Choice between:
Commission structure, or
Quarterly bonus scheme — up to 50% of annual salary per quarter
Hybrid working - flexibility to work from home, the office, and on the road
Genuine opportunity to shape and grow a key area of the business

Start Date

Start Date ASAP - our client is ready to hire but won't compromise on quality.

Why Join?

This is a unique chance to join a forward-thinking, fast-growing business with ambitious expansion plans across Telecoms and Utilities. If you're motivated by sales success and looking to make an impact in a dynamic, evolving sector, we'd love to hear from you.

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