Business Development Specialist

Robertson Sumner

Reading

Hybrid

GBP 45,000 - 80,000

Full time

6 days ago
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Benefits offered by this job

Private Healthcare
Pension
25 days annual leave (rising to 30)
Group Life Insurance
Income Protection
Gym Discounts
Free Fuel Fridays
Employee of the Quarter
Employee Referral Programme

Job summary

Robertson Sumner is assisting a leading UK technology solutions provider in appointing New Business Development Executives, Managers, and Corporate Account Managers to join their Reading team. In this hybrid role you’ll build a proactive sales pipeline, win new business, and manage key accounts across IT hardware, services, and solutions, with uncapped commission and a strong path for career progression.

You’ll engage with senior decision-makers, develop long-term relationships, and contribute

Qualifications

  • Experience in IT sales, preferably within a technology reseller, VAR, MSP, or IT solutions provider.
  • Proven track record of winning new business across SME and/or Corporate end-user markets.
  • Experience selling IT hardware, managed services, software, or technology solutions.
  • Strong consultative and solution-led selling approach.

Responsibilities

  • Identify, prospect, and win new corporate and commercial customers.
  • Build and manage long-term relationships to grow accounts.
  • Source leads and maintain a healthy sales pipeline using CRM and market intelligence.
  • Recommend IT hardware, services, and technology solutions based on customer needs.
  • Achieve monthly and quarterly gross profit targets, with a Year 1 target of £100k–£150k GP.
  • Prepare quotations, manage opportunities, and process orders.

Skills

New business development
IT sales
Consultative selling
Stakeholder engagement
Pipeline management

Tools

CRM systems

Job description

New Business Development Executive / Manager – Corporate IT Sales

Location: Reading (Office-based 3/4 days per week + Field-based)

Salary: Up to £60,000 Basic DOE + Uncapped Commission

Benefits: Private Healthcare, Pension, 25 Days Holiday (rising to 30 over 5 years), Group Life Insurance, Income Protection, Gym Discounts, Free Fuel Fridays, Employee of the Quarter, Employee Referral Programme & More.

About My Client

My client is a leading UK technology solutions provider, helping organisations unlock the power of technology through innovative IT hardware, services, and solutions.

With a strong reputation for customer service, technical expertise, and long-term partnerships, my client is continuing to grow their Corporate and Commercial division.

Due to this expansion, my client is looking for experienced and ambitious New Business Development Executives, Business Development Managers, and Corporate Account Managers to join their growing team in Reading.

This is an exciting opportunity to join a business where you’ll have the autonomy to build your own customer base, develop long-term relationships, and benefit from uncapped earning potential.

The Role

As a New Business Development Executive / Manager, you will be responsible for driving new business within the corporate and commercial end-user market.

You will identify and engage new customers, build your own sales pipeline, and develop profitable relationships with businesses across a range of industries.

Working with a broad portfolio of IT hardware, services, and technology solutions, you will help customers find the right solutions while achieving monthly and quarterly gross profit targets.

Key Responsibilities

  • New Business Development: Identify, prospect, and win new corporate and commercial customers through proactive outreach, networking, referrals, and targeted sales activity.
  • Account Development: Build and manage long-term customer relationships, identifying opportunities for account growth, cross-selling, and upselling.
  • Pipeline Generation: Utilise data platforms, CRM systems, and market intelligence tools to source leads and maintain a healthy sales pipeline.
  • Consultative Selling: Understand customer requirements and recommend appropriate IT hardware, services, and technology solutions.
  • Sales Performance: Achieve agreed monthly and quarterly gross profit targets, with a Year 1 target of approximately £100,000–£150,000 GP.
  • Sales Operations: Prepare quotations, manage opportunities, process orders, and work towards agreed quote-to-order conversion targets.
  • CRM & Reporting: Maintain accurate CRM records, sales forecasts, and activity reports to support business intelligence and performance tracking.
  • Stakeholder Collaboration: Work closely with procurement, technical, operations, and wider sales teams to deliver an excellent customer experience.
  • Market Development: Stay up to date with technology trends, customer needs, and industry developments, representing the business professionally at events and meetings.

About You

My client is looking for commercially driven sales professionals who enjoy winning new business, building relationships, and delivering results.

You will ideally have:

  • Experience in IT sales, preferably within a technology reseller, VAR, MSP, or IT solutions provider.
  • A proven track record of winning new business across the SME and/or Corporate end-user market.
  • Experience selling IT hardware, managed services, software, or technology solutions.
  • A strong understanding of consultative and solution-led selling.
  • Confidence engaging with senior decision-makers and business stakeholders.
  • Excellent communication, negotiation, and relationship-building skills.
  • A proactive, self-motivated, and target-driven approach.
  • The ability to manage your own pipeline and work independently.
  • Strong commercial awareness and a focus on profitable sales growth.
  • The ambition to develop a successful, long-term career in technology sales.
  • Experience working with customers in sectors such as Manufacturing, Automotive, Finance, Utilities, Charities, FMCG, or other corporate environments would be advantageous.

What’s on Offer?

  • up to £60,000 basic salary, depending on experience.
  • Uncapped commission with strong earning potential.
  • 25 days’ annual leave, rising to 30 days over 5 years.
  • Group Life Insurance.
  • Income Protection.
  • Free Fuel Fridays.
  • Employee of the Quarter recognition.
  • Employee Referral Programme.
  • Career development and progression opportunities.
  • Supportive and collaborative working environment.
  • The opportunity to build and manage your own customer portfolio.

Why Join My Client?

This is an opportunity to join a growing technology business where your contribution will make a genuine difference.

You’ll have the freedom to develop your own pipeline, build valuable customer relationships, and work with a team of experienced professionals who are committed to your success.

Whether you’re an experienced New Business Development Executive, Business Development Manager, or Corporate Account Manager, my client wants to hear from ambitious sales professionals who are ready to take their career to the next level.

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