Business Development Manager

Business Development Manager Red Recruitment is recruiting a Senior Business Development Manager in Bristol to join our client, one of the largest resellers of fuel cards. This is a great opportunity for someone to join a business who have been awarded the gold standard by Investors in People. To be considered for this role you should have previous experience in a bid/tender management position as you will be responsible for owning and driving the full sales cycle within the public-sector market.

This includes identifying opportunities, managing long-cycle bids/tenders, building senior-level relationships, and securing high-value contracts. Benefits and Package for a Business Development Manager:
Salary:
Up to £45,000 per annum plus uncapped commission

Hours:

Monday - Friday, full-time Contract Type:
Permanent

Location:

Bristol (Bradley Stoke) Progression opportunities Fully funded qualifications Achievable targets and an uncapped commission structure 25 days annual leave plus bank holidays and extra ad hoc incentive days Personal accident cover and group life Perkbox access Private health insurance after 1 years of service Supportive and rewarding environment

Key Responsibilities of a Business Development Manager:
Identify, pursue, and secure new business opportunities within the public sector, including councils, NHS, blue-light services, education, and government agencies. Lead on complex bids, tenders, and framework submissions (e.g., CCS, ESPO, YPO), ensuring high-quality, compliant responses. Attend face-to-face meetings with clients and present solutions confidently to senior stakeholders, procurement teams, and decision-makers. Develop and maintain strong relationships with senior stakeholders, building long-term strategic partnerships.

Build and manage a strong pipeline through proactive outreach, networking, events, and industry engagement. Conduct in-depth consultations to understand fleet requirements and deliver tailored proposals. Monitor market trends, competitor activity, and public-sector developments to shape sales strategy. Collaborate closely with Marketing, Operations, and Client Services to ensure seamless onboarding and high customer satisfaction. Maintain accurate CRM records, forecasting, and reporting to senior leadership.

Key Skills and

Experience of a Business Development Manager: A minimum of 2 years' experience in a bid/tender management position You should have experience in a face to face sales role, presenting to senior stakeholders You should have a strong and demonstrable track record in winning bids/tenders Ideally, you will have a passion for pre-sales and bid management You should be literate in Finance and Commercial aspects of managing the delivery of bids/tenders Determination and resilience are key attributes you should have to complete volume calls to produce results If you are interested in this position and have the relevant skills to be a Senior BDM and experience required to be considered for this role, please apply now!

Red Recruitment (Agency)