B usiness Development Manager
Location: Bristol (on-site)
Salary: £35,000 + Commission (OTE £65k+)
Employment Type: Full-time, Permanent
Alethia Talent are seeking energetic and driven Business Development Managers (BDM) to join a fast growing sales team. In this role, you will be instrumental in driving revenue growth through lead generation, B2B sales, and client relationship management. Reporting directly to the Sales Manager, you'll focus on expanding our market presence, executing effective sales strategies, and closing high-value deals.
What Youll Get as a Business Development Manager :
Competitive base salary + uncapped commission
25 days holiday + bank holidays
Rapid progression opportunities in a high-growth business
Health & wellbeing support, regular team socials, and more
Our Client:
Our client is one of Europes fastest-growing fulfilment providers, revolutionising ecommerce logistics for businesses of all sizes. Their innovative, people-first approach to fulfilment is what sets them apart and it's why their clients trust them to power their success.
Key Responsibilities of a Business Development Manager
Lead Generation & Prospecting :
Identify and qualify new business opportunities within targeted markets and customer
segments.
Utilize proactive strategies such as cold calling, networking, and attending industry
events to generate qualified leads.
Develop and manage a robust sales pipeline to support consistent revenue growth.
Sales Process & Execution:
Oversee the complete sales cyclefrom initial contact to deal closure.
Collaborate with the Sales team to implement innovative sales tactics and campaigns.
Utilise CRM systems to track customer interactions, manage the sales pipeline, and
ensure accurate forecasting.
Relationship Building :
Build and nurture long-term relationships with potential and existing clients, ensuring
high customer satisfaction.
Understand client needs and tailor solutions to deliver exceptional value.
Represent the company as a brand ambassador at industry events, trade shows, and
networking sessions.
Market Analysis & Reporting :
Stay up-to-date with market trends, competitive analysis, and emerging business
opportunities.
Provide actionable feedback and strategic insights to the Sales Manager to refine sales
initiatives.
Consistently meet or exceed individual sales targets and contribute to overall team
Objectives.
Collaboration & Teamwork :
Work closely with cross-functional teams including marketing, product, and customer
success to ensure a unified approach to market expansion.
Share best practices and insights to drive continuous improvement across the sales
Team.
Qualifications & Skills for a Business Development Manager :
Experience :
Proven track record in business development, sales, or a related field, ideally in a
dynamic or startup environment, or a hunger to develop within an exciting startup
environment.
Ability to meet or exceed sales targets, ideally with experience in B2B sales and
complex deal negotiations.
Skills :
Exceptional communication, negotiation, and interpersonal skills.
Strong self-motivation, with a results-oriented and entrepreneurial mindset.
Proficiency in CRM software and sales analytics tools, with the ability to analyse data
and implement effective sales tactics.
Attributes :
Resilience and adaptability in a fast-paced, evolving environment.
Strong work ethic, accountability, and a commitment to personal and professional
growth.
A collaborative team player with a proactive approach to overcoming challenges.
If youre a driven, strategic thinker with a passion for driving growth and creating opportunities, wed love to hear from you!
Apply now for the Business Development Manager position and take the next step in your career with a company that values integrity, ambition, and solidarity.
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