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Business development manager

Reading (Berkshire)
Venture Recruitment
Business development manager
Posted: 18 June
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Business Development Manager

Buckinghamshire / Berkshire / Oxfordshire / Hertfordshire

£60,000 + 20% Bonus although is uncapped + Car + Benefits

Shape the Future with an Industry Pioneer

Innovating Spaces. Securing Futures. Building What's Next.

Engineering Smarter Solutions for a Changing World

Join a Fast-Growing Global Business Driving Innovation

Building Better Spaces Through Technology and Expertise

Global Reach. Local Impact. Exceptional Careers.

Grow Your Career with a Market-Leading Manufacturer

Innovation, Quality and ExcellenceBuilt Into Everything They Do

Work for a Business That Leads, Innovates and Inspires

This market leading business are seeking a high-performing, self-driven Business Development Manager to accelerate growth across the UK market. This role requires someone who thrives in a fast-paced commercial environment, is highly motivated, confident, and proactive, and brings a proven ability to open doors, build strong relationships, and convert opportunities into revenue.

You will act as a key ambassador for the businessengaging influential stakeholders, expanding our market presence, and consistently driving toward ambitious targets. This is a role for someone with exceptional interpersonal skills, natural commercial instinct, and an unwavering determination to succeed.

Key Responsibilities

Market Insight & Opportunity Identification

  • Conduct market and customer research to identify emerging opportunities and shape effective territory/account plans.
  • Monitor industry trends and competitor activity to maintain up-to-date market intelligence.

Lead Generation & Pipeline Growth

  • Proactively identify, qualify, and develop new business prospects.
  • Generate leads across all BD channels, including outbound outreach, referrals, targeted campaigns, industry events, and networking.

Client Engagement & Relationship Management

  • Build strong, trusted relationships with senior stakeholders including C-Suite decision-makers.
  • Represent the company at industry events, conferences, and networking forums to maximise brand visibility.
  • Facilitate commercial discussions, develop high-quality proposals, and deliver compelling presentations.

Sales Performance & Revenue Growth

  • Develop and execute strategies that drive revenue, market expansion, and account growth.
  • Identify cross-sell and upsell opportunities within existing accounts.
  • Negotiate and close commercial agreements that meet both client needs and company profitability goals.

Proposal Development & Solution Design

  • Lead client discovery sessions to understand requirements and articulate how company solutions meet their needs.
  • Work closely with internal teams and subject matter experts to craft tailored, high-impact proposals.

Reporting, Analysis & Continuous Improvement

  • Use data-driven insights to refine strategies and improve commercial outcomes.
  • Track performance metrics and provide regular updates to senior management.

Skills, Experience & Attributes

  • Demonstrable success in a proactive business development or new-business sales role both on the phone and face to face.
  • Strong understanding of the industry landscape, client challenges, and competitive environment.
  • Exceptional communication, negotiation, and presentation skills.
  • Highly personable, confident, and comfortable engaging senior stakeholders.
  • Strategic thinker with strong commercial acumen and problem-solving ability.
  • Self-motivated with a results-driven, resilient, go-getter mindset.
  • Strong organisational skills with the ability to manage multiple priorities effectively.
  • Experience using CRM systems and managing structured pipelines (preferred).

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