National Business Development Manager

Elevation Recruitment Group; United Kingdom; Hybrid; GBP 33,000 - 55,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Car Allowance

Commission

Job summary

Elevation Recruitment Group is partnering with a market-leading supplier to hire a National Business Development Manager. This field-based role focuses on new business across the UK, with the transition of secured accounts to the Strategic Account Management team.

A strong hunter mindset and experience in B2B sales are essential. The role involves generating leads, pursuing tenders, presenting to decision-makers, negotiating deals, and collaborating with leadership on campaigns.

Qualifications

• Proven track record in new business development or B2B sales.
• Experience selling to large private sector corporate customers.
• Experience with tenders and bids, proposals to customers.
• Strong consultative and solution-selling skills.
• Confident presenter with negotiation skills.
• Self-starter with time management and autonomy.
• Full UK driving licence and willingness to travel nationally.

Responsibilities

• Generate leads and build a pipeline through cold calling, LinkedIn outreach, networking, and trade events.
• Identify tender opportunities, then build and submit compelling bids.
• Engage with decision-makers and present tailored solutions to prospective customers.
• Lead negotiations, close deals, and ensure smooth handover to the account management team.
• Work with sales leadership to develop targeted campaigns and market strategies.
• Maintain accurate CRM records and provide regular forecasts and performance updates.

Skills

New business development

B2B sales

Tender/bid experience

Consultative selling

Negotiation

Travel willingness

Driving licence

Job description

Location: Anywhere in the UK (Field-based / Hybrid)

Salary: Up to £55,000 + Car Allowance + Commission

Are you an experienced new business hunter with a proven record of winning large corporate accounts? If so, we want to hear from you!

Elevation Recruitment Group is partnering with a market-leading supplier of business essentials, seeking a high-performing National Business Development Manager to drive growth across the UK.

This is a pure new business role, focused on identifying, winning and onboarding new corporate clients across the UK. Once secured, new business will be transitioned to the Strategic Account Management team. You will play a key role in expanding the business and driving long-term growth.

Responsibilities of a National Business Development Manager:

• Generate leads and build a strong pipeline through cold calling, LinkedIn outreach, networking, and trade events


• Identify and pursue tender opportunities, then build and submit compelling bids


• Engage with decision-makers and present tailored solutions to prospective customers


• Lead negotiations, close deals, and ensure smooth handover to the account management team


• Work with sales leadership to develop targeted campaigns and market strategies


• Maintain accurate CRM records and provide regular forecasts and performance updates

Requirements of a National Business Development Manager:

• Proven track record in new business development or B2B sales, ideally selling Business Supplies, Office Products, Technology, Office Furniture or PPE


• Strong background in selling into large private sector corporate customers


• Experience working with tenders and bids, with the ability to put proposals together and present to customers


• Strong consultative selling and solution-selling skills


• Confident presenter with excellent negotiation skills


• Self-starter with strong time management and autonomy


• Full UK driving licence and willingness to travel nationally

If you’re a strategic new business hunter with a proven record of winning large corporate accounts, we want to hear from you.