Business Development Manager

🔒 Confidential Employer
Posted 20 April 2026
LOCATION
Birmingham, Manchester
TYPE
Full-time
LEVEL
Mid-Senior level
CATEGORY
Business Development
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SKILLS

Business Development Marketing Stakeholder Management Communication Project Management Commercial Awareness

FULL DESCRIPTION

Business Development Manager

Birmingham, Manchester

Permanent

Business Development, Marketing, Strategic Growth

Competitive + Benefits

About the job

Job Title: Business Development Manager – Professional Services
Location: Birmingham or Manchester (Hybrid)
Contract Type: Full-time, Permanent
Salary: Competitive + Benefits

About the Role

We’re recruiting for a Business Development Manager to join a highly regarded, forward-thinking professional services organisation. This role supports strategic growth across key sectors including Energy & Infrastructure and/or Mobility, Logistics & Manufacturing.

Sitting within a collaborative Business Development and Marketing function, you’ll play a key role in driving client growth, strengthening relationships, and delivering insight-led campaigns. You’ll work closely with senior stakeholders to shape sector strategy, identify opportunities, and support long-term revenue growth.

This is an excellent opportunity for someone who enjoys working at pace, influencing senior leaders, and contributing to structured, strategic growth initiatives.

Key Responsibilities

  • Partner with senior stakeholders to identify and deliver growth opportunities across target sectors.
  • Develop and execute business development and marketing plans aligned to sector strategies.
  • Build strong internal relationships to support cross-selling and collaborative initiatives.
  • Lead targeted campaigns, thought leadership, and sector-focused content initiatives.
  • Support bids and new business opportunities, including preparation of proposals and credentials.
  • Develop relationships with external networks, industry bodies, and referral partners.
  • Deliver client listening initiatives and support key account development.
  • Manage sector budgets, ensuring effective use of spend and measurable ROI.
  • Monitor market trends, competitor activity, and emerging opportunities.
  • Collaborate with PR, communications, and research teams to enhance brand visibility.
  • Provide reporting and insights to support performance tracking and decision-making.
  • Support and mentor junior team members where appropriate.

Candidate Profile

  • Experience in business development and/or marketing within professional services.
  • Strong commercial awareness with the ability to identify and convert opportunities.
  • Excellent stakeholder management skills, with confidence engaging senior leaders.
  • Strong communication and content development capability.
  • Highly organised, with the ability to manage multiple projects and priorities.
  • Analytical mindset, able to interpret data and translate insights into action.
  • Proactive, collaborative, and solutions-focused approach.
  • Experience or interest in sectors such as Energy, Infrastructure, Manufacturing, or Logistics (desirable).

What Our Client Offers

  • Competitive salary and comprehensive benefits package.
  • Hybrid working model (Birmingham or Manchester base).
  • Opportunity to work in a strategic, high-impact role.
  • Supportive and collaborative team environment.
  • Ongoing professional development and career progression.
  • Exposure to high-profile clients and sector-led initiatives.

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