Business Development Manager

  • Magpie Recruitment
  • City, Manchester
  • Aug 13, 2025
Full time I.T. & Communications Management

Job Description

Business Development Manager
Location: Manchester
Salary: £35 DOE + £4,600 Car Allowance + Uncapped Commission (£10k OTE in year 1) + Bonus

Full-Time Permanent Face to Face Sales

Are you a confident BDM who thrives on building relationships and completing the full sales process from lead generation to meeting clients?

We're recruiting a Business Development Manager to join a fast-growing company with offices across the UK.

The Role:

You'll be responsible for developing new business across your patch - mainly Manchester and surrounding areas - and selling bespoke solutions to a wide range of clients.

This is a client-facing role, ideal for someone who enjoys completing the full sales process, building trust in person, and closing deals.

What You'll Be Doing:
  • Prospect and develop new clients across both private and public sectors
  • Sell consultatively - tailoring solutions based on client needs
  • Run face-to-face meetings, site visits, and product/service demonstrations
  • Work closely with internal teams to ensure a seamless service for the client
  • Build long-term relationships and identify upsell opportunities
  • Track and report pipeline activity, market trends, and competitor activity
What We're Looking For:
  • At least 2 years' experience in a business development role.
  • Proven track record in solution-based or consultative sales
  • Experience in field-based or face-to-face B2B sales
  • UK driving licence and commutable around Manchester and surrounding areas
Package & Perks:
  • £35,000 basic
  • £4,600 car allowance
  • Uncapped commission - realistic OTE £10,000 in year one
  • Discretionary annual bonus
  • 25 days holiday + bank holidays
  • Gym membership & healthcare plan
  • Supportive, down-to-earth leadership team and real career growth
We're shortlisting now - don't miss your chance to join a growing team in a recession-resilient industry.