Posted: 15 June
The role
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 Excellence—Built 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 business—engaging 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)
