Business Development Manager at Business West

Business Development Manager at Business West

3 min read

Jul. 27, 2026

The following is a job vacancy being advertised by Business West:

Location:West of England / South West (Hybrid)
Contract Type: Full-Time, Permanent
Reporting to: Head of Innovation
Salary: £40,000 - £45,000 depending on experience (competitive + commission structure)

This key role will support the expansion of our commercial consulting offer, building on a proven model developed through a long history of delivering growth strategies for businesses across the South West of England. This is an exciting opportunity for a commercially driven Business Development Manager to spearhead that expansion across the West of England and South West.

We are seeking a driven and results-oriented Business Development Manager. This role is central to our growth strategy. You will be at the forefront of developing new client relationships and commercial revenue streams, translating a well-evidenced offer and track record of success into a compelling proposition for clients — including ambitious, growth-oriented businesses looking for strategic advisory support to scale.

• Lead new business development activity across the West of England and South West, building a pipeline of commercial consulting clients.
• Develop and execute a targeted business development strategy aligned with the organisation's growth objectives.
• Identify and pursue opportunities with SMEs, scale-ups, and corporate clients who would benefit from strategic business growth support.
• Build and nurture a strong network of relationships across business leaders, intermediaries, referral partners, and key stakeholders in the region.
• Work closely with the consulting and delivery teams to ensure seamless handover and client onboarding.
• Represent the organisation at regional business events, sector forums, and networking groups.
• Facilitate the negotiations and closure of the sale in securing new commercial consulting business, resulting in signed Terms of Engagement in line with quarterly / annual targets.
• Meet and exceed agreed sales targets, revenue goals, and client acquisition metrics.
• Maintain accurate records of pipeline activity, client interactions, and revenue forecasts using CRM tools.
• Provide market intelligence and insight to inform proposition development and pricing.
• Collaborate with leadership on partnerships and strategic commercial relationships.

Ideally you will have a strong proven track record in securing new business and experience within the business consultation sector. A knowledge of the wider National and Local Government business support landscape is desirable, along with knowledge of the local eco-system networks supporting business growth. You will also have strong attention to detail and experience of working to targets.

This role is a great opportunity to play a key role in developing future commercial opportunities for our organisation.

For more information, including a comprehensive breakdown of the person specification and what we offer, please take a look at the full job description.

You can also view the job listing on Business West's vacancies page: see vacancy.

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Business West is committed to promoting equality of opportunity for all staff and job applicants. We aim to create a working environment in which all individuals are able to make best use of their skills, free from discrimination or harassment, and in which all decisions are based on merit.