Field-Based New Business Developer

First Military Recruitment; Burton Latimer; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

First Military Recruitment are currently seeking a Business Development Manager for a client in Burton Latimer, England. The role focuses on winning new business across the Central region through direct, face-to-face sales activity, building relationships and creating a robust pipeline of opportunities by meeting customers and understanding their needs.

The successful candidate will drive prospecting, qualification, and deal progression, using CRM tools to track activity and maximise conversions

Qualifications

• Experience in sales or business development with a track record of winning new business.
• Confident in approaching new customers and building trust with decision-makers.
• Able to manage a territory and prioritise leads effectively.

Responsibilities

• Generate new leads through proactive prospecting and customer visits.
• Develop existing customer relationships to identify additional opportunities.
• Prepare quotations that meet customer requirements and support a positive experience.
• Progress opportunities to agreement and hand over to Area Sales Managers when appropriate.
• Record all activities and opportunities in the CRM to keep pipeline visible.
• Use CRM data to prioritise follow-up and track progress.

Skills

Sales experience

Prospecting

CRM proficiency

Microsoft Office

Relationship building

Territory planning

Communication skills

Tools

CRM systems

Job description

First Military Recruitment are currently seeking a Business Development Manager for a client in Burton Latimer, England. The role focuses on winning new business across the Central region through direct, face-to-face sales activity, building relationships and creating a robust pipeline of opportunities by meeting customers and understanding their needs.

The successful candidate will drive prospecting, qualification, and deal progression, using CRM tools to track activity and maximise conversions