Senior Business Development Manager

WTW; Manchester; On-site; GBP 45,000 - 65,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible working arrangements

Supportive team culture

Leadership opportunities

Job summary

A leading global consulting firm in Manchester is seeking a Business Development Manager to join their team. This role focuses on generating new business and maintaining client relationships. You will lead the sales cycle, execute strategic plans, and collaborate across units to maximize value. Ideal candidates have experience in business development, a proven sales record, and strong strategic planning skills. Flexible working arrangements are offered, alongside a supportive team culture.

Qualifications

• Experience in business development or a similar role.
• Strong understanding of client management and sales strategies.
• Proven track record of achieving sales targets.

Responsibilities

• Grow a portfolio of clients with a focus on new business generation.
• Build and maintain relationships with prospects and stakeholders.
• Develop strategic plans to optimize profitability.
• Lead the sales cycle from contact to proposal delivery.
• Collaborate to identify cross-selling opportunities.
• Maintain accurate CRM records and pipeline tracking.
• Conduct commercial analysis of geographies, business segments and industries to inform strategy and improve performance.
• Ensure compliance with regulatory standards and internal policies.

Skills

Client relationship management

Strategic planning

Sales generation

Cross-selling

Commercial analysis

Tools

CRM

Job description

An exciting opportunity to join our expanding business development team to drive strategic growth, forge impactful partnerships, and lead business development initiatives.

This role offers autonomy, a supportive team, and access to world leading global capabilities in data‑driven, insight‑led solutions in the areas of people, risk and capital that make our clients more resilient, motivate your workforce, and maximise performance.

The Role

• Grow a portfolio of clients and prospects, with a focus on new business generation (90%+).
• Build and maintain strong relationships with prospects, centers of influences, networks and internal stakeholders.
• Develop and execute strategic plans to meet sales targets and optimise profitability.
• Lead the sales cycle from initial contact to proposal delivery and onboarding.
• Collaborate across business units to identify cross‑selling opportunities and enhance client value.
• Maintain accurate CRM records and pipeline tracking.
• Conduct commercial analysis of geographies, business segments and industries to inform strategy and improve performance.
• Ensure compliance with regulatory standards and internal policies.

Why join us

• Be part of a high-performing, inclusive team with a strong culture of support and development.
• Enjoy flexible working arrangements tailored to client and team needs.
• Make a tangible impact on the growth of our Corporate Risk and Broking business.
• Take responsibility and leadership in the bid environment.