New Business Development

Frey Consulting Group; Peterborough; Hybrid; GBP 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

Frey Consulting Group in Peterborough is seeking an ambitious Business Development Manager to identify, win and develop new business opportunities across the UK and international markets. You will own the full sales cycle from first contact to long-term partnerships, targeting high-value accounts and shaping go-to-market strategies.

This hybrid role offers autonomy, close collaboration with senior leadership, and a chance to build a new revenue function within a growing, privately owned business.

Qualifications

• Proven track record in B2B new business development.
• Experience building and converting sales pipelines.
• Strong negotiation and relationship-building skills.
• Strategic and commercially minded approach.
• Experience using CRM systems and sales reporting.
• Excellent communication and presentation skills.
• Proactive, self-motivated attitude with ability to work independently.
• Ambition to shape and grow a successful commercial function.
• Experience in wholesale/manufacturing or other technical B2B sectors advantageous.

Responsibilities

• Develop and implement a proactive new business strategy.
• Identify, qualify and convert new commercial opportunities.
• Build and manage a robust sales pipeline using CRM.
• Research markets, competitors and emerging opportunities.
• Generate leads through networking, campaigns and events.
• Attend customer meetings and industry exhibitions.
• Deliver compelling presentations and commercial proposals.
• Work with internal teams to maximise opportunities.
• Aim to consistently exceed revenue and gross margin targets.

Skills

B2B new business development

Pipeline management

Negotiation & relationships

Strategic thinking

CRM systems

Presentation skills

Independent working

Tools

CRM software

Job description

Are you a true new business hunter who thrives on opening doors, winning strategic accounts and building long-term commercial relationships?

Our client is a successful and growing international business operating within specialist manufacturing and wholesale markets. Due to continued expansion, they are looking to appoint an ambitious Business Development Manager to identify, win and develop new business opportunities across the UK and international markets.

This is a rare opportunity to join a financially stable, privately owned organisation where you'll work closely with senior leadership, have genuine autonomy, and play a key role in shaping the future growth of the business.

Although our client is based in Peterborough this role will primarily be hybrid.

The Opportunity

Reporting directly to the Managing Director, you'll take ownership of identifying, developing and securing new business opportunities, focusing on high-value strategic accounts.

This is a role for someone who enjoys building something from the ground up. Rather than inheriting a portfolio, you'll be responsible for creating new opportunities, developing relationships with key decision-makers and converting prospects into long-term commercial partnerships.

You'll also play an important role in identifying new markets, influencing business strategy and working alongside marketing to drive lead generation and brand awareness.

Key Responsibilities but not limited to

• Develop and implement a proactive new business strategy.
• Identify, qualify and convert new commercial opportunities.
• Build and manage a robust sales pipeline using CRM.
• Research markets, competitors and emerging opportunities.
• Generate leads through networking, prospecting, campaigns and events.
• Attend customer meetings, trade shows and industry exhibitions.
• Deliver compelling presentations and commercial proposals.
• Work collaboratively with internal teams to maximise opportunities.
• Consistently achieve and exceed revenue and gross margin targets.

About You

We're looking for an ambitious, commercially focused Business Development professional with a genuine passion for winning new business.

You'll ideally bring:

• A proven track record in B2B new business development.
• Experience building and converting sales pipelines.
• Strong negotiation and relationship-building skills.
• A strategic and commercially minded approach.
• Experience using CRM systems and sales reporting.
• Excellent communication and presentation skills.
• A proactive, self-motivated attitude with the ability to work independently.
• The ambition to help shape and grow a successful commercial function.

Experience within wholesale, manufacturing, ingredients, food, chemicals, nutraceuticals, cosmetics, pharmaceuticals or other technical B2B sectors would be advantageous, although candidates from other consultative sales backgrounds are encouraged to apply.

Please note that we are not able to provide support with visa sponsorships and all applicants must be based in the UK and hold the valid right to work in the UK.