Business Development Manager

  • Lloyd Barnes Recruitment
  • Apr 24, 2026
Full time I.T. & Communications Management

Job Description

Business Development Manager (BDM)North DevonOTE circa £50,000 - £60,000 (depending on experience)Full-time, PermanentOffice & Field based

Our client, an expanding business based in North Devon, is looking to appoint a commercially astute Business Development Manager on a full-time, permanent basis.

As the Business Development Manager, you'll be someone who enjoys opening doors, building meaningful client relationships, and converting opportunities into sustainable revenue streams. This is a newly created position, offering the chance to play a pivotal role in driving new business acquisition and supporting long-term growth.

The responsibilities:

  • Identify and target new business opportunities through proactive outreach and market insight
  • Build relationships with key decision-makers and convert leads into long-term clients
  • Deliver tailored proposals and quotations aligned to customer requirements
  • Manage the onboarding of new accounts, ensuring strong early-stage development
  • Maintain awareness of market trends, competitors, and industry developments
  • Support product promotion initiatives across multi-media channels
  • Manage and track pipeline activity, ensuring accurate forecasting
  • Conduct regular client visits to strengthen engagement and drive revenue

The candidate:

  • Demonstrable success in a B2B sales or business development role, ideally within a manufacturing environment
  • Strong interpersonal and negotiation skills with a consultative approach
  • Highly organised with the ability to manage multiple priorities
  • Confident using CRM systems and Microsoft Office tools
  • Full UK driving licence and willingness to travel for client meetings

If you're a results-driven professional who enjoys combining strategic thinking with hands-on sales and wants to make a tangible impact within a growing business, and would like to know more about this opportunity, please get in touch with Rachel Dawson, here at Lloyd Barnes Recruitment.

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