Senior Business Development Manager – Full Time – Letchmore Heath

Catering; Watford; On-site; GBP 51,000 - 69,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Car allowance

Performance-related bonus

Competitive pension

Private medical cover

Flexible hybrid working

Additional lifestyle benefits

Job summary

Catering in Watford is seeking a commercially driven Senior Business Development Manager to accelerate new client acquisition and drive double-digit growth. You will own the sales cycle from prospecting to closing, focusing on FMCG and retail clients and engaging senior decision-makers.

The role is based in Watford with hybrid working. A base salary of £60,000 plus performance-related bonus is offered, along with a car allowance, pension, private medical cover, and lifestyle benefits.

Qualifications

• Minimum 2+ years experience in a quota-carrying B2B sales role.
• Proven track record of meeting or exceeding revenue targets.
• Experience working with FMCG and/or retail clients.
• Strong consultative selling skills with the confidence to engage senior stakeholders.
• Highly self-motivated, resilient and commercially astute.
• Skilled at pipeline management and opportunity progression.
• Excellent networking and relationship-building capabilities.

Responsibilities

• Proactively identify and win new business opportunities.
• Build trusted relationships with both warm and cold prospects.
• Lead consultative sales conversations to understand client challenges and align tailored solutions.
• Manage a robust pipeline with accurate forecasting and structured follow-ups.
• Represent the organisation at industry events and networking forums.
• Work closely with internal teams to ensure seamless client onboarding and delivery.

Skills

Quota-carrying sales

B2B sales

Pipeline management

Consultative selling

Stakeholder engagement

FMCG/retail experience

Networking

Job description

Senior Business Development Manager / Watford / Hybrid / £60,000 base plus bonus

An established and growing B2B insight and services organisation is looking for a commercially driven Business Development Manager to accelerate new client acquisition and drive continued double-digit growth. You will take full ownership of the sales cycle, from identifying and engaging prospects through to closing and onboarding, targeting senior decision-makers across the FMCG and retail sectors.

Key Responsibilities

• Proactively identify and win new business opportunities
• Build trusted relationships with both warm and cold prospects
• Lead consultative sales conversations to understand client challenges and align tailored solutions
• Manage a robust pipeline with accurate forecasting and structured follow-ups
• Represent the organisation at industry events and networking forums
• Work closely with internal teams to ensure seamless client onboarding and delivery

About You

• Minimum 2+ years experience in a quota-carrying B2B sales role
• Proven track record of meeting or exceeding revenue targets
• Experience working with FMCG and/or retail clients
• Strong consultative selling skills with the confidence to engage senior stakeholders
• Highly self-motivated, resilient and commercially astute
• Skilled at pipeline management and opportunity progression
• Excellent networking and relationship-building capabilities

The Package

• Basic salary up to £60,000
• Car allowance
• Performance-related bonus
• Competitive pension
• Private medical cover
• Flexible hybrid working
• Additional lifestyle benefits

This is an excellent opportunity for an ambitious sales professional seeking autonomy, growth, and the chance to make a measurable commercial impact within a purpose-led, collaborative organisation.

Senior Business Development Manager / Watford / Hybrid / £60,000 base plus bonus

Salary: £60000/annum

Job Type: Permanent

Location: Watford