National Business Development Manager

Cast UK; Birmingham; On-site; GBP 45,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading distribution business is seeking a National Business Development Manager in Birmingham. This role requires a results-driven sales professional to drive growth through warm leads and strategic partnerships. Key responsibilities include identifying new business opportunities, building proposals, and maintaining client relationships. Ideal candidates will have a strong B2B sales background, exceptional negotiation skills, and the ability to manage long sales cycles. Competitive salary with a car allowance and bonus offered.

Benefits

Car allowance

Bonus

Qualifications

• Proven track record in B2B sales ideally in retail/FMCG.
• Experience converting warm leads through commercial partnerships.
• Ability to manage long sales cycles and high-value contracts.

Responsibilities

• Drive new business acquisition through an established pipeline.
• Build tailored commercial proposals for clients.
• Align offering with client needs by collaborating with teams.
• Attend events to represent the business and enhance presence.
• Maintain sales pipeline and report on activities.

Skills

B2B sales

Negotiation skills

Relationship-building

Presentation skills

Proactive mindset

Job description

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National Business Development Manager, Birmingham

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Client:

Cast UK

Location:

Birmingham, United Kingdom

Job Category:

Other

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EU work permit required:

Yes

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Job Reference:

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Posted:

12.08.2025

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Job Description:

Business Development Manager
UK-Based (National Travel Required)
£45,000 - £50,000 per annum Car Allowance & Bonus

Are you a results-driven sales professional with a knack for building long-term commercial relationships? A fast-paced, customer-focused distribution business is looking for a National Business Development Manager to accelerate growth through warm leads, strategic partnerships, and targeted solution selling.

About the Role

You'll be responsible for driving new business acquisition through a well-established pipeline of warm leads and collaborative partner networks. This is a strategic and hands-on role that requires a commercially savvy individual who excels in converting opportunities into high-value, long-term contracts.

What You'll Be Doing

• Identify, pursue, and secure new business opportunities across key sectors through qualified leads and existing partner channels.
• Build tailored commercial proposals and present value-driven solutions to prospective clients.
• Work closely with marketing, operations, and commercial teams to align offering with client needs and market demand.
• Attend partner events, trade shows, and meetings to represent the business and enhance brand presence.
• Maintain a robust sales pipeline, reporting on activity, conversion rates, and revenue forecasts.
• Support the onboarding of new clients, ensuring a smooth handover to account management teams.

What We're Looking For

• Proven track record in B2B sales or business development, ideally retail/FMCG
• Strong experience converting warm leads and developing opportunities via commercial partnerships or referral channels.
• Excellent presentation, negotiation, and relationship-building skills.
• Comfortable managing long sales cycles and high-value contracts.
• A proactive, self-starting mindset with the ability to work autonomously across a national territory.

Why Join?

This is a unique opportunity to join a growth-focused business that invests in its people and thrives on long-term client success. You'll be trusted to drive strategic sales activity with the support of a collaborative and experienced leadership team, offering genuine earning potential and career progression.