Business Development Manager – Managed IT Services Selsey / Chichester, PO20 (with some travel and driving licence required) £40,000 - £45,000 Bonus, Car Allowance, 9 Day Fortnight, Pension, Discounts and more Drive Growth. Shape Strategy. Make Your Mark. My client is a well-established IT company based on the South East Coast. Known for their outstanding client retention and service-led culture, they’ve grown organically through referrals and are now looking for a dedicated Business Development Manager to lead their growth strategy. This is a rare opportunity to shape the future of a trusted IT business while working directly with the Managing Director. What You’ll Do This is a blended role combining new business generation with account management responsibilities. You will: Lead new business development – identify and engage potential clients, generate leads, craft proposals, and close deals Nurture key client relationships – manage a portfolio of existing key accounts, maintain satisfaction, and spot upsell opportunities Represent the company externally – attend local networking events and build partnerships Kickstart marketing efforts – contribute to online presence, help create campaigns, and gather client success stories Collaborate internally – work closely with the MD, sales support, and technical team to scope and deliver tailored IT solutions What You’ll Bring 2 years in a B2B sales or account management role, ideally in IT/MSP services A strong understanding of core IT services (e.g. Microsoft 365, cloud, cybersecurity) A natural communicator and relationship builder Confidence attending networking events and representing a brand A proactive, self-motivated mindset — you’ll own this function Solid planning, reporting, and commercial awareness A UK driving licence and willingness to travel locally Why Join My Client? Autonomy & Impact: You’ll be the go-to for sales strategy, reporting directly to the MD No red tape: Small, agile business with a trusted reputation and huge potential True variety: New business, account growth, marketing input — all in one role Stability & flexibility: £40,000 - £45,000 salary with a bonus structure that rewards your contribution as well as excellent benefits including flexible working (a 9-day fortnight), monthly car allowance, pension, discounts and more Growth runway: As the business expands, so could your role Ready to take ownership of growth for a company with real momentum? We’d love to hear from you