Our client is an interesting, successful and growing organisation in Blandford. They are seeking a driven Business Development Manager and Team Lead to play a pivotal role in driving growth across their client portfolio within the wider Group. This Business Development Manager and Team Lead role is ideal for a commercially astute professional who combines strategic vision with a hands-on approach to business development and leadership.
Salary and Benefits:
* A salary of £DOE per annum
* Working Monday to Friday 8.30 am – 4.30 pm
* Hybrid working arrangement
* Annual leave
* Pension scheme
* Onsite parking
Duties and Responsibilities:
Client and Business Development
* Take ownership of key client relationships following a structured handover period, ensuring successful introductions and continuity of service
* Develop a deep understanding of your clients’ businesses to retain and grow key accounts
* Drive sustainable pipeline growth and deliver measurable increases in won work for assigned clients
* Lead timely renewal discussions to maintain long-term partnerships
* Personally engage in business development activity, including:
* Building and maintaining a pipeline through proactive outreach
* Nurturing leads and converting them into opportunities
* Conducting business meetings and preparing tailored proposals
* Using HubSpot, Microsoft Office, Teams, and Bloom Growth for CRM and pipeline management
* Present updates and performance summaries to the Board
* Identify and pursue new strategic markets and client opportunities for the Group, supported by measurable KPIs and commission incentives
Team Leadership & Management
* Oversee the on-boarding of new clients to ensure the delivery of tactical plans aligned with agreed strategies
* Manage day-to-day client relationships, ensuring smooth operations and exceptional customer service
* Coordinate resources—people, systems, and tools—to support efficient account management
* Maintain and improve business processes and quality standards across your accounts
* Lead, mentor, and motivate a team of Business Development and Marketing professionals, supporting recruitment and onboarding, setting performance objectives and development plans and providing regular feedback and fostering a high-performance culture
Minimum Skills and Experience Required:
* Proven experience in business development, client management, or account leadership ideally within a professional services or B2B environment
* Strong track record of achieving sales targets and driving business growth
* Exceptional communication, negotiation, and relationship-building skills
* Strategic thinker with the ability to translate ideas into actionable plans
Why Join?
* Work directly with the leadership team of a forward-thinking, growing organisation
* Lead a talented team and shape the company’s business development strategy
* Opportunities for professional growth