Are you a curious and relationship driven Business Development Manager looking to make an impact and solve business challenges?
Join
Purple Crane
, a well-established software development company in London, and use your skills to contribute to meaningful projects and develop online products.
Our team craft and develop digital products and services that are used in everyday life; day to day you wouldn't know that Purple Crane are the team behind it The software runs seamlessly in the background. Carefully designed, well coded and diligently supported.
About Us
At Purple Crane, we specialise in building custom software and web applications for businesses and public sector organisations. Our portfolio includes complex projects across a whole range of industries.
We're a dynamic team of innovators who take pride in our craft and enjoy collaborating with clients to solve real-world challenges.
Beyond our technical expertise, we value curiosity, good listening, and the opportunity to prototype and innovate while creating positive change.
Job Overview:
We are looking for a proactive and commercially minded
Business Development Manager
(Part-Time) to help us identify new market opportunities and create pathways for our products and services.
The role is focused on research, prospecting, and opening doors rather than long-term account management, making it ideal for someone who thrives on strategy and outreach.
Key Responsibilities:
* Research and analyse potential markets, industries, and customer segments for product fit.
* Identify, qualify, and target prospects that align with the company's growth objectives.
* Develop outreach strategies (email, calls, events, online platforms) to generate leads and opportunities.
* Present and position the product effectively to decision-makers.
* Build a pipeline of opportunities and hand off qualified leads to the sales/operations team for closing.
* Track outreach activities, conversion rates, and provide feedback on market response.
* Continuously scan the market for new trends, competitor activity, and emerging openings.
Requirements:
* Demonstrated experience in business development, sales, or lead generation.
* Strong research and prospecting skills.
* Ability to quickly understand a product and communicate its value in different contexts.
* Results-oriented, with a focus on generating measurable opportunities.
* Comfortable working independently with minimal supervision.
Contract Type:
* Part-Time
* Flexible working hours
Ideal Candidate Profile:
* Strategic thinker with a talent for spotting market gaps.
* Quick learner who can adapt messaging to different industries or clients.
* Independent operator who enjoys the challenge of opening new doors.
* Motivated by targets, KPIs, and creating measurable business impact.
If you're ready to bring your business development expertise to a role where you can make an impact, we'd love to hear from you.