Posted: 8 June
The role
Business Development Manager - Staffordshire & East Mids
Salary: £70,000 - £100,000 + Comprehensive Package
Location: Flexible / Hybrid Working Available
Shape the Future of a Growing Business
We are partnering with an ambitious and rapidly growing SME that is seeking an exceptional Business Development Manager to play a pivotal role in its next phase of growth.
This is more than a traditional sales role. As a key member of the commercial team, you will work directly alongside the business owners, helping to shape strategy, influence future projects, and drive long-term growth across both existing and new markets.
The successful candidate will bring an established network of contacts and a proven track record of generating opportunities, particularly within the public sector environment.
The Opportunity
You will be responsible for identifying, developing, and securing new business opportunities while building strategic relationships with key stakeholders across public sector organisations, frameworks, consultants, and supply chains.
Working closely with senior leadership, you will help define growth strategies, influence market positioning, and contribute to the overall direction of the business.
Key Responsibilities
* Develop and execute business development strategies aligned with the company's growth objectives.
* Generate and convert new opportunities through your existing network and market knowledge.
* Build and maintain relationships with key decision-makers across public sector organisations and associated stakeholders.
* Identify upcoming projects, framework opportunities, and procurement pipelines.
* Work closely with the owners and senior leadership team to shape commercial strategy and market approach.
* Lead client engagement activities, presentations, and bid support.
* Monitor market trends, competitor activity, and emerging opportunities.
* Collaborate with operational teams to ensure successful project handovers and long-term client satisfaction.
About You
We are looking for a commercially astute and well-connected business development professional who thrives in an entrepreneurial environment.
You will ideally possess:
* A strong track record of winning new business and delivering revenue growth.
* An established network within public sector organisations and related procurement channels.
* Experience identifying and securing opportunities through frameworks, direct client engagement, and strategic partnerships.
* Excellent relationship-building and stakeholder management skills.
* Strong commercial awareness and strategic thinking capability.
* The confidence to operate autonomously while influencing senior decision-makers.
* A proactive, driven, and entrepreneurial mindset.
Why Join?
* Direct access to, and influence over, business owners and decision-making.
* Opportunity to shape the future direction of a growing and successful SME.
* High levels of autonomy and strategic involvement.
* Genuine career progression opportunities as the business continues to expand.
* Competitive salary of £70,000 - £100,000 plus attractive package and performance incentives.
If you are a well-connected business development professional looking for a role where your network, ideas, and commercial expertise can make a significant impact, we would welcome a confidential conversation
