Business Development Manager

Business Development Manager

Buckinghamshire / Berkshire / Oxfordshire / Hertfordshire

£60,000 + 20% Bonus although is uncapped + Car + Benefits

• Shape the Future with an Industry Pioneer
• Innovating Spaces. Securing Futures. Building What’s Next.
• Engineering Smarter Solutions for a Changing World
• Join a Fast‑Growing Global Business Driving Innovation
• Building Better Spaces Through Technology and Expertise
• Global Reach. Local Impact. Exceptional Careers.
• Grow Your Career with a Market‑Leading Manufacturer
• Innovation, Quality and Excellence—Built Into Everything They Do
• Work for a Business That Leads, Innovates and Inspires

This market leading business are seeking a high‑performing, self‑driven Business Development Manager to accelerate growth across the UK market. This role requires someone who thrives in a fast‑paced commercial environment, is highly motivated, confident, and proactive, and brings a proven ability to open doors, build strong relationships, and convert opportunities into revenue.

You will act as a key ambassador for the business—engaging influential stakeholders, expanding our market presence, and consistently driving toward ambitious targets. This is a role for someone with exceptional interpersonal skills, natural commercial instinct, and an unwavering determination to succeed.

• Conduct market and customer research to identify emerging opportunities and shape effective territory/account plans.
• Monitor industry trends and competitor activity to maintain up‑to‑date market intelligence.

• Proactively identify, qualify, and develop new business prospects.
• Generate leads across all BD channels, including outbound outreach, referrals, targeted campaigns, industry events, and networking.

• Build strong, trusted relationships with senior stakeholders including C‑Suite decision‑makers.
• Represent the company at industry events, conferences, and networking forums to maximise brand visibility.
• Facilitate commercial discussions, develop high‑quality proposals, and deliver compelling presentations.

• Develop and execute strategies that drive revenue, market expansion, and account growth.
• Identify cross‑sell and upsell opportunities within existing accounts.
• Negotiate and close commercial agreements that meet both client needs and company profitability goals.

• Lead client discovery sessions to understand requirements and articulate how company solutions meet their needs.
• Work closely with internal teams and subject matter experts to craft tailored, high‑impact proposals.

• Use data‑driven insights to refine strategies and improve commercial outcomes.
• Track performance metrics and provide regular updates to senior management.

• Demonstrable success in a proactive business development or new‑business sales role both on the phone and face to face.
• Strong understanding of the industry landscape, client challenges, and competitive environment.
• Exceptional communication, negotiation, and presentation skills.
• Highly personable, confident, and comfortable engaging senior stakeholders.
• Strategic thinker with strong commercial acumen and problem‑solving ability.
• Self‑motivated with a results‑driven, resilient, “go‑getter” mindset.
• Strong organisational skills with the ability to manage multiple priorities effectively.
• Experience using CRM systems and managing structured pipelines (preferred)