Business Development Manager

Positions available in Exeter, Plymouth, Taunton, Swindon and Bristol.

We are looking for a natural dealmaker who thrives on winning new business. As a Business Development Manager at Clear Business, you will generate appointments, build relationships with key clients, and help grow revenue across a variety of industries and locations.

• Generate appointments on a daily/weekly basis from cold calling.
• Complete and maintain accurate records and report status of each appointment, pipeline, and daily activity.
• Use the 360 sales process from appointment/cold call to terminal installation and customer satisfaction review, completing accurate and complete application information.
• Travel to local businesses, build knowledge about your region, nurture, and develop relationships with key clients.
• Attend quarterly training sessions and any other regional meetings as required.
• Provide specialist knowledge and advice on the products you are selling, ensuring you are up to date on any advances or changes.
• Develop opportunities, with marketing support, in target markets.

• Long‑term relationships forged, ensuring that while some customers are interested in our offering now, relationships are built with those who may find it useful in the future.
• Each business has an ideal customer or client and, in most cases, you will be working with them. You will utilise current client demographic information to build the right market for you and your region.

• Proven track record of working in B2B sales or a field sales specialist role with demonstrable experience of B2B sales processes and best practices, including dialer, lead management, and CRM system usage.
• Relatable and positive experience of working in a fast‑paced, transforming organisation, where everything isn’t perfect but we’re working hard to get there.

• Excellent communicator, able to adapt your approach for different people and have a chat with anyone.
• Attention to detail and pride in doing a great job.
• Strong organisational and time‑management skills, keeping all admin and paperwork up to date.
• Driving and motivated, learning from failure and turning setbacks into successes.
• Resilience and the extra effort to secure deals in a tough, competitive market.
• Strong negotiation skills, capable of influencing across all levels.
• Continuous learning mindset, looking to build your sales career and explore new opportunities.
• Love working with people, building relationships with teammates and providing excellent customer service.
• Vibrant personality and confident ‘can‑do’ attitude that propels yourself and colleagues.

• Pension contributions and life assurance coverage.
• Generous discounts at numerous high street and online retailers.
• 25 days holiday, increasing to 28 days through length of service.
• Enjoy your birthday off each year.
• Purchase up to 10 additional holidays and sell up to 5 days per year.
• Cycle‑to‑work and travel loans for people wanting a greener commute.
• Comprehensive well‑being support, including round‑the‑clock access to a GP, mental health assistance, fitness programs, and complimentary legal and financial advice.

• Hybrid working model: the choice to work remotely for three days.
• Join or giving‑back initiative and support with charity fundraising and volunteering activities.
• Enjoy on‑site amenities, including a complimentary gym, free parking, a subsidised café, and an on‑site bar for post‑work drinks, quiz nights, and social gatherings.
• Full‑time/Permanent contract of 37.5 hours per week.
• No weekends and every bank holiday off.

All successful candidates will be subject to pre‑employment checks.

Across Clear Business, we’re passionate about creating an inclusive team and celebrating our diversity. We want talented people with great skills and matching values to join our teams.

The vacancy may close early if we receive a sufficient number of suitable applications; however, we may retain your application on file for future opportunities.