Business Development Manager

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Due to the growth of our Digital Trust portfolio, we are seeking an experienced Business Development Manager to join our System Certification team on a full-time and permanent basis.

This is an exciting opportunity to own and develop our Digital Trust sector strategy and market presence across the United Kingdom. You’ll also have the opportunity to become a recognised industry expert across digital trust, regulatory and assurance‑led environments.

In this role, you’ll create trusted partnerships with clients through consultative and collaborative sales approaches. You’ll build an in‑depth understanding of their business needs and drivers as well as identifying and managing sales opportunities aligned to digital trust and cyber security offerings. You will own and manage the complete sales process from initial conversations, to building complex quotations through to a successful conclusion.

This is a field‑based position which will require travel across the United Kingdom to attend meetings and client visits.

• Proactively identify opportunities to win new business through growth of existing accounts and outbound activities.
• Continuously seek opportunities to cross‑sell and/or upsell existing products and services.
• Lead complex, consultative sales cycles from opportunity identification through to close.
• Partner with subject matter experts to effectively convey complex ideas and business proposals showing breadth and depth of products and services.
• Accurately forecast revenue and manage opportunities in line with agreed targets.
• Create complex quotations in line with compliance requirements.
• Remain up to date with developments in the standards industry.

For this role, you will need to have proven field‑based B2B solution sales experience within digital trust, cyber security or a related field. You’ll also bring energy, new ideas and proven experience in hunting new business as well as nurturing existing client relationships.

• Exceptional communication skills with the ability to influence across all levels including c‑suite.
• Excellent sales, negotiation and presentation skills.
• Excellent organisational and problem‑solving skills.
• Experience of working in a KPI driven environment.
• Working knowledge of the certification industry would be an advantage.
• Knowledge of digital trust and cyber security including ISO 27001 would be an advantage.
• Experience of SOC2 , NIS2 and ISO 42001 would be desirable.
• Previous use of Salesforce would also be desirable.
• A full and valid UK driving licence is essential.

BSI offers a competitive total reward package, an independent and varied job in an international environment, flexible working hours, ongoing training and development with the inclusion of 27 days annual leave, company car, paid sick leave, bank holidays, health insurance, life insurance, pension plan with company contribution, income protection, paid maternity leave, paid paternity leave, paid parental leave, adoption leave, compassionate leave, paid bereavement leave, learning and development opportunities, and a wide range of flexible benefits that you can tailor to suit your lifestyle.

BSI is committed to ensuring the diversity of our workforce reflects that of our clients and the communities in which we operate. Our goal is to create a sense of belonging for all employees by providing opportunities to develop, grow, and engage with our global organisation, all while having fun doing great work. BSI is a community where everyone can thrive.

If you require any reasonable accommodations to be made on account of a disability or impairment throughout our recruiting process, please inform your Talent Acquisition Partner.

BSI is an Equal Opportunity Employer dedicated to fostering a diverse and inclusive workplace.