Job Title: Business Development Manager
Location: Remote within the United Kingdom
Contract Type: Employee
Job Type: Permanent
Flexible hours and remote working, access to training and events, opportunity to contribute to meaningful change and a collaborative, values-led team culture.
We are looking for a commercially minded and strategic Business Development Manager to lead the growth of our revenue and partnerships. This is a hands-on role responsible for driving new membership sales, securing sponsorships, developing partnerships and contributing to product development. Manage the end-to-end proposal and sales process, including lead generation, pitching, drafting, follow-ups, negotiation and closing
Maintain accurate records of activity and outcomes in CRM and supporting systems
Identify and engage prospective members and partners through strategic outreach and relationship building
Lead on the development and refinement of sales messaging, materials and proposal templates
Sponsorship and Partnership Development:
Secure and manage sponsorship and partnership conversations through to sign-off, with post-sale handover to Member Success team
Represent the organisation at key events and forums to build visibility and networks
Marketing and Communications Collaboration:
Collaborate on marketing strategies to support sales and engagement goals
Contribute to the creation of communications and content that align with business development goals (e.g. email campaigns, social media content, decks)
Product Development and Positioning:
Contribute to the development of new products and services
Work with the Member Success Director and Operations Director to align sales activity with capacity and service delivery
Provide input on membership pricing, product-market fit and business development strategy
Track and report on sales activity, proposal success rates and revenue targets
Proven experience in a business development or sales role
Excellent communication and relationship-building skills
Confident in drafting and customising proposals, sponsorship decks and outreach materials
Experience using digital tools such as Shopify, Asana, Slack and Microsoft Office
Commercial awareness and ability to link offers to market needs
Familiarity with CRM systems or tools used to track sales and engagement
Marketing and communications experience, particularly in content that supports sales
Degree or equivalent experience in a relevant field such as business, communications, marketing, or public affairs
This is an exciting opportunity for someone who thrives on turning ideas into action, values integrity in sales, and wants to contribute to building a more equitable and impactful economy. You’ll join a collaborative team and play a central role in growing our community and influence.