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Business Development Manager

Job in Shoreham-by-Sea, West Sussex, BN43, England, UK
Listing for: Focus Group
Full Time position
Listed on 2026-01-11
Job specializations:
  • Sales
    Business Development, B2B Sales
  • Business
    Business Development
Salary/Wage Range or Industry Benchmark: 80000 - 100000 GBP Yearly GBP 80000.00 100000.00 YEAR
Job Description & How to Apply Below

Business Development Manager | £65-80k+ OTE Year 1 I £80k-£100k Year 2 Award-Winning Tech Scale-Up | £1bn Valuation | 30,000+ Customers

Ready to own your territory and earnings? We're looking for a proven B2B hunter to drive growth at one of the UK's fastest-scaling tech companies.

Location

Hybrid 2 WFH Day’s Weekly – Any UK Office (See List Here)

The Opportunity

Focus Group has grown to £1bn valuation with 30,000+ customers and 1,000+ employees. We're not slowing down.

Business Development Manager Role

You'll own a protected territory, selling our complete technology stack (Telecoms, IT, Cyber Security, Mobile) to SME and mid‑market businesses. This isn't order‑taking – it's consultative selling that builds lasting partnerships.

Earnings Potential
  • Base: £30-40k + £400/month car allowance (depending on experience)
  • Year 1 OTE: £65-80k (realistic, based on current team performance)
  • Top performers earn: £100k+ (uncapped commission with monthly accelerators)
  • No thresholds:
    You earn from deal one
What Success Looks Like

This is true 360 sales ownership – you'll control the entire customer journey.

  • Prospecting:
    Research your territory, execute outbound campaigns (cold calling, Linked In, email), turn cold prospects into warm opportunities
  • Consultative Selling:
    Run discovery calls and face‑to‑face meetings, present tailored solutions that solve real business challenges
  • Closing Deals:
    Navigate complex B2B cycles with multiple stakeholders, handle objections, negotiate contracts, and close through value creation
  • Account Growth:
    Cross‑sell and upsell your client base, generate referrals, and build long‑term strategic partnerships
Who We're Looking For
  • Lives for the hunt – you get energized by finding and winning new business from scratch
  • Thrives on cold outreach – picking up the phone, networking events, and creating opportunities
  • Loves the challenge of breaking into new accounts and building relationships from zero
  • Has B2B sales experience with complex solution selling
  • Is self‑motivated and resilient – rejection doesn't phase you; it fuels you
  • Can work autonomously while being a strong team player
Bonus points for
  • Track record of consistently opening new territories or markets
  • Experience selling technology solutions to SMEs (20‑500 employees)
  • Background in cyber security, telecommunications, or IT services
What’s in it for you?
  • Real earning potential:
    No thresholds or limits – High GP commission share + monthly accelerators
  • Territory protection:
    Your accounts stay yours. We don't redistribute successful territories.
  • Product training:
    Comprehensive onboarding on our full tech stack, plus ongoing education as we add new solutions.
  • Flexible working: 2 days WFH after probation (performance‑dependent), work from any UK office.
  • Rewards:
    Annual incentive trips (2024: Ibiza), monthly team events, bonuses for exceeding target.
Next Steps

The process:

  • Initial phone screening with TA Partner (20‑30 mins)
  • Video interview with Sales Manager (45 mins
    -1 hour)
  • Final interview with Head Of / Director + role exercise (1 – 1.5 hour)
  • Our Commitment

    Focus Group is committed to diversity and inclusion. We welcome applications from all backgrounds and will provide reasonable adjustments during the recruitment process.

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