Global Growth & Partnerships Manager

Adecco; Sheffield; On-site; GBP 59,000 - 72,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Car allowance

Bonus

Professional development

Job summary

Adecco is seeking a Business Development Manager to drive growth from our Sheffield head office. The role focuses on expanding market presence, building a strong sales pipeline, and turning opportunities into lasting partnerships, with regular UK and international travel.

You will identify new customers, lead negotiations, and collaborate with engineering and operations to deliver customer-focused solutions that create long-term value. A proven revenue-record is essential.

Qualifications

• Proven experience in a Business Development Manager or similar commercial role.
• Strong track record of winning new business and developing customer accounts.
• Experience managing complex sales cycles and building robust pipelines.
• Success in lead generation, customer acquisition and revenue growth.
• Excellent relationship-building and stakeholder management skills.

Responsibilities

• Develop and execute business development strategies to support growth.
• Identify, target, and secure new customers and opportunities.
• Expand presence in key industry sectors and regions.
• Build and manage a robust sales pipeline through the sales cycle.
• Lead customer acquisition from first contact to contract award.
• Generate high-quality leads via networking, market research and events.
• Collaborate with technical teams to deliver customer-focused solutions.
• Negotiate commercial agreements ensuring margins and value.
• Maintain accurate sales forecasts and pipeline reporting in CRM.
• Monitor market trends and competitor activity for growth opportunities.
• Represent the business at meetings, exhibitions and events.

Skills

Business Development

Sales Management

Lead Generation

Negotiation

Stakeholder Management

Education

Bachelor's degree in Business or related field

Tools

CRM systems

Job description

Adecco is seeking a Business Development Manager to drive growth from our Sheffield head office. The role focuses on expanding market presence, building a strong sales pipeline, and turning opportunities into lasting partnerships, with regular UK and international travel.

You will identify new customers, lead negotiations, and collaborate with engineering and operations to deliver customer-focused solutions that create long-term value. A proven revenue-record is essential.