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.

Key Responsibilities

Market Insight & Opportunity Identification

• 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.

Lead Generation & Pipeline Growth

• Proactively identify, qualify, and develop new business prospects.

• Generate leads across all BD channels, including outbound outreach, referrals, targeted campaigns, industry events, and networking.

Client Engagement & Relationship Management

• 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.

Sales Performance & Revenue Growth

• 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.

Proposal Development & Solution Design

• 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.

Reporting, Analysis & Continuous Improvement

• Use data-driven insights to refine strategies and improve commercial outcomes.

• Track performance metrics and provide regular updates to senior management.

Skills, Experience & Attributes

• 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).

ABOUT US

This role is being handled by Venture Recruitment, a specialist Trade, Retail and KBB recruitment consultancy covering the whole of the UK.

Working in partnership with Venture Recruitment will mean working with experienced sector specialists committed to ensuring a first class service. We work with some of the UK’s biggest and most progressive companies so please apply today to find out how we can support you with your next career move.