Business Development Manager | Swanley, Kent (2 days in office) | £40,000 - £45,000 + commission
An established organisation within the commercial services sector is seeking a proactive Business Development Manager to join their growing partnership’s function. This role focuses on generating new B2B business across a variety of sectors and building long‑term commercial relationships. Working closely with senior leadership, you’ll play a key role in expanding the company’s regional footprint and developing a high‑quality pipeline of opportunities.
Responsibilities
Proactively identify and engage new prospective B2B clients across targeted sectors
Build and maintain a strong pipeline of qualified opportunities using the internal CRM system
Research, approach and arrange meetings with key decision‑makers and influencers
Represent the business at industry events, trade shows and networking sessions to generate new leads
Create opportunities for commercial projects, working with internal teams to progress specifications through to delivery
Collaborate with senior management to develop regional growth plans and meet new business targets
Maintain accurate reporting of activity, pipeline movement and relationship development
Skills
Proven background in business development or new‑business sales, ideally in a B2B environment
Experience generating leads through outreach, research and networking.
Comfortable building a market or territory from the ground up
Confident networker with strong prospecting skills and the ability to initiate conversations at all levels
Excellent communicator with strong presentation ability
Highly organised with disciplined pipeline and CRM management
Resilient, motivated and comfortable working to commercial targets
Package
£40,000 - £45,000 + OTE
Hybrid working (2 days in the office)
Supportive team environment and opportunities to develop within a growing division