Business Development Manager

Russell Taylor Group; Pennsylvania; Hybrid; USD 79,000 - 159,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

25 days holiday

Bank holidays

8% employer pension contribution

Group life insurance

Income protection/critical illness

Private medical insurance

Company performance bonus

Job summary

Russell Taylor Group is seeking a Business Development Manager to cover the UK & Ireland from its Chester base. The role is hybrid, with 3 days on site and 2 days remote. You will own the full sales cycle, identify opportunities, and close high-value technical solutions in energy and related sectors.

The ideal candidate has a strong B2B sales background, a track record of winning new business, and is skilled at engaging senior decision-makers. A commission scheme complements the base.

Qualifications

• Experience selling technical, engineering, energy, or solution-led products/services.
• Experience in full sales cycle from prospecting to closing.
• Familiarity with CRM systems (MS Dynamics or NetSuite).
• Proven track record of winning new business.

Responsibilities

• Proactively identify and win new business across the UK & Ireland.
• Build and manage a strong sales pipeline.
• Develop relationships with senior and C-suite stakeholders.
• Manage high-value opportunities through to close.
• Identify cross-selling and upselling opportunities.
• Deliver consultative, value-based sales presentations.
• Work closely with Engineers to develop tailored solutions.
• Maintain accurate CRM records, forecasting and sales activity.

Skills

New business

Account management

Sales

Tools

MS Dynamics

NetSuite

Job description

Vacancy Title: Business Development Manager Contract Type: Permanent Location: Chester Industry: Technical Sales Sales & Marketing COMMERCIAL Salary: Open to discussion Start Date: 2026-10-06 REF: J91988713 Contact Name: Hannah Williams Contact Email: [e-mail] Vacancy Published: 1 day ago

Role: -Business Development Manager - UK & Ireland

Salary: -Open to Discussion & Sales Incentive commission

Location: -Chester- Hybrid work (3 days on site, 2 days from home)

Benefits: - 25 days holiday plus bank holidays (rising to 30 days with service), ability to buy an additional 5 days holiday, 8% employer pension contribution, Group life insurance, income protection critical illness (or cash equivalents), Private medical insurance & company performance bonus

We are working with an established, technology-led business operating within the energy sector. They are now looking for two ambitious Business Development Managers to join their growing commercial team. This is a 70% new business / 30% account growth role, focused on identifying new opportunities, building relationships with senior decision-makers and closing high-value deals ranging from £80k to £1m+. If you are a driven BDM who enjoys creating new opportunities, engaging senior stakeholders and closing high-value technical solutions, we would love to hear from you.

The Role

You will own the full sales cycle, from prospecting and pipeline generation through to negotiation and close. You'll be provided with a selection of target accounts but will also be expected to build your own target list and generate new opportunities.

• Proactively identify and win new business across the UK & Ireland
• Build and manage a strong sales pipeline
• Develop relationships with senior and C-suite stakeholders
• Manage high-value opportunities through to close
• Identify cross-selling and upselling opportunities
• Deliver consultative, value-based sales presentations
• Work closely with Engineers to develop tailored solutions
• Maintain accurate CRM records, forecasting and sales activity

The Person

We are looking for an experienced B2B Business Development Manager, Sales Manager or Account Manager with a strong track record of winning new business.

• You will be proactive, commercially driven and confident engaging with senior decision-makers.
• Experience selling technical, engineering, energy, electrical or solution-led products/services would be highly advantageous.
• Experience in full sales cycle from prospecting right through to closing.
• Familiarity with CRM systems (MS Dynamics or NetSuite)
• Experience of developing solutions and tailoring proposals.
• Ability to work within a team but must be self- motivated and target driven and resilient under pressure.

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