Senior Business Development Manager

Pertemps Network Group; England; Remote; GBP 49,500 - 60,500; Full time

Job summary

A leading recruitment firm is seeking a Senior Business Development Manager to drive revenue growth. This remote role involves developing strategies, managing complex sales cycles, and building relationships with senior stakeholders. The ideal candidate has proven success in enterprise sales, strong negotiation skills, and experience with CRM systems. With a mid-senior level experience requirement, this full-time position promises significant opportunities for growth and advancement.

Qualifications

• Proven track record of success in senior business development or enterprise sales roles.
• Experience managing complex, high‑value B2B sales cycles.
• Strong understanding of commercial models and revenue forecasting.

Responsibilities

• Develop and execute business development strategies aligned with company growth objectives.
• Identify new markets, sectors, and partnership opportunities.
• Manage end‑to‑end sales cycles, including discovery, proposal development, negotiation, and closing.

Skills

Senior business development experience

Negotiation skills

Strategic thinking

CRM systems (Salesforce, HubSpot)

Influencing skills

Job description

Pertemps Network Group provided pay range

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Base pay range

Senior Business Development Manager

Location : Remote

Salary £55k plus uncapped commission

Contract - Permanent

Role Overview

The Senior Business Development Manager is responsible for identifying, developing, and closing new business opportunities that drive sustainable revenue growth. This role requires a strategic thinker with strong commercial acumen, capable of building long‑term partnerships, influencing senior stakeholders, and leading complex sales cycles from opportunity identification through to contract execution.

Key Responsibilities

• Develop and execute business development strategies aligned with company growth objectives
• Identify new markets, sectors, and partnership opportunities
• Contribute to go‑to‑market planning and pricing strategies

New Business Development

• Generate and qualify high‑value leads through proactive prospecting, networking, and market research
• Manage end‑to‑end sales cycles, including discovery, proposal development, negotiation, and closing
• Build and maintain a strong pipeline of qualified opportunities

Client & Stakeholder Management

• Build trusted relationships with senior decision‑makers and C‑level stakeholders
• Act as a commercial point of contact for strategic accounts and partners
• Represent the company at industry events, conferences, and networking forums
• Lead commercial negotiations and contract discussions
• Forecast revenue accurately and report pipeline activity to leadership
• Ensure deals meet margin, risk, and compliance requirements
• Work closely with Marketing, Product, Legal, and Delivery teams to ensure successful deal execution
• Mentor junior business development or sales team members where required
• Provide market insights and competitive intelligence to senior leadership

Skills & Experience

• Proven track record of success in senior business development or enterprise sales roles
• Experience managing complex, high‑value B2B sales cycles
• Strong negotiation, presentation, and influencing skills
• Excellent understanding of commercial models and revenue forecasting
• Ability to operate strategically while executing tactically
• Experience in [industry/sector]
• Existing network of relevant industry contacts
• Experience working with CRM systems (e.g. Salesforce, HubSpot)
• Exposure to international markets or partnerships

Personal Attributes

• Commercially driven with a results‑oriented mindset
• Confident communicator with executive presence
• Highly self‑motivated and resilient
• Strong problem‑solving and decision‑making capability
• Comfortable operating in fast‑paced, changing environments

Key Performance Indicators (KPIs)

• Revenue growth and deal value closed
• Pipeline size, quality, and conversion rates
• Client retention and expansion
• Accuracy of sales forecasting

Seniority level

Mid‑Senior level

Employment type

Full‑time

Job function

Business Development and Management