IT Business Development Manager - IT Managed Service Provider - Harlow, Essex

Ackerman Pierce Education; Harlow; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A fast-growing IT Managed Service Provider located in Harlow seeks a driven Business Development Manager to lead sales efforts and shape the future of the company. This role requires strong commercial skills and communication expertise, ideally with some technical knowledge in IT services or cloud technologies. The position offers a competitive salary plus uncapped commission, career growth opportunities, and a supportive team culture. Candidates should be self-motivated and thrive in a fast-paced environment.

Benefits

Competitive salary plus uncapped commission

Opportunity to build and shape the sales function

Direct support and mentorship from experienced directors

Career progression as the business scales

Friendly, supportive team culture

Real autonomy to make the role your own

Qualifications

• Previous experience in IT sales or technology business development is ideal but not essential.
• Some technical knowledge related to IT support, cloud services, or cybersecurity.
• Self-motivated with the ability to generate leads independently.

Responsibilities

• Lead and develop the sales function alongside the company directors.
• Manage and convert inbound enquiries into active opportunities.
• Proactively generate own leads through outreach and networking.

Skills

Strong commercial mindset

Great communication skills

Technical understanding of IT services

Experience in sales

Job description

Business Development Manager – IT Managed Service Provider

Location : Harlow, Essex

About Us

We are a new and fast-growing and ambitious IT Managed Service Provider based in Harlow, Essex. We deliver reliable, forward-thinking IT support and solutions to businesses across Harlow, Hertfordshire, and London. As we continue to scale, we are looking for a driven Business Development Manager to help lead our growth and play a key role in shaping our future.

The Opportunity

This is a hands-on role for someone who thrives in a growing organisation and wants to have a genuine impact. You’ll work closely with the directors to lead the sales function, manage inbound enquiries, and proactively generate new business opportunities.

We’re looking for someone with a strong commercial mindset, great communication skills, and ideally some technical understanding of IT services, MSP operations, or cloud technologies.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead and develop the sales function alongside company directors
• Manage and convert inbound enquiries into active opportunities
• Proactively generate your own leads through outreach, networking, and relationship building
• Build and maintain a strong pipeline of prospects across Harlow, Hertfordshire, and London
• Prepare and deliver proposals, presentations, and quotes
• Work with technical teams to ensure accurate scoping and handover of new clients
• Represent the business at events, trade shows, and networking groups
• Contribute to sales strategy, marketing input, and growth planning

About You

• Previous experience in IT sales, MSP environments, or technology business development (ideal but not essential)
• Some technical knowledge or familiarity with IT support, cloud services, or cybersecurity
• Confident communicator able to build trust with clients
• Self-motivated with the ability to generate leads independently
• Organised, proactive, and driven by targets and results
• Able to thrive in a small, fast-moving, growing business

What We Offer

• Competitive salary plus uncapped commission structure
• Opportunity to build and shape the sales function
• Direct support and mentorship from experienced directors
• Career progression as the business scales
• Friendly, supportive team culture
• Real autonomy and the chance to make the role your own

How to Apply

If you’re ambitious, commercially minded, and excited by the idea of joining a growing MSP, we’d love to hear from you.