Senior Business Development Manager

The Growth Consultants; Bristol; On-site; GBP 50,000 - 80,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Car allowance

Competitive salary

Commission scheme

Supportive culture

Job summary

A leading business consultancy is seeking a Senior Business Development Manager to drive growth in the UK retail sector. This role involves leading the entire sales journey, engaging with senior stakeholders, and selling complex high-value solutions. The ideal candidate will have a proven track record in solution selling and a knack for building trusted partnerships. A competitive salary, car allowance, and commission scheme are offered. Flexibility to travel across the UK is necessary.

Qualifications

• Proven track record in high-value solution selling within retail or related sectors.
• Motivated by new business hunting and winning accounts.
• Ability to influence, negotiate, and close at senior levels.

Responsibilities

• Lead the full sales journey from prospecting to closing.
• Engage with retail leaders to deliver tailored strategies.
• Identify and drive new business growth opportunities.

Skills

High-value solution selling

Relationship building

Negotiation skills

Self-starter mindset

Business development

Job description

Are you a consultative seller who thrives on building relationships and closing bigger-value deals?

We’re looking for a Senior Business Development Manager to join our client and drive growth across the UK retail sector. This is a high-impact role for someone who knows how to navigate longer sales cycles, influence senior stakeholders, and deliver solutions that make a real difference.

What you’ll be doing

• Leading the full sales journey: from prospecting and lead generation through to negotiation and close.
• Selling complex, high-value solutions: positioning our clients expertise to solve business-critical challenges.
• Building trusted partnerships: engaging with retail leaders to understand their needs and deliver tailored strategies.
• Driving new business growth: hunting out opportunities and opening doors with confidence.
• Travelling regularly across the UK: meeting clients face-to-face and spending time at their Bristol office.

What they’re looking for

• Track record in high-value solution selling: ideally within retail or related sectors.
• Self-starter mentality: motivated by new business hunting and winning fresh accounts.
• Strong relationship builder: able to influence, negotiate, and close at senior levels.
• Flexibility to travel: across the UK and to our Bristol HQ.

Why join them?

• Industry reputation: work for a company recognised for excellence and trusted by leading retailers.
• Career-defining opportunity: play a pivotal role in shaping our growth strategy.
• Supportive culture: collaborative, people-first environment where success is celebrated.
• Challenge and reward: perfect for ambitious hunters ready for their next big step.
• A competitive basic salary dependent on experience, car allowance and commission scheme.