Business Development / Sales Manager

🔒 Confidential Employer
Posted 7 May 2026
LOCATION
Manchester
TYPE
Full-time
LEVEL
Mid-Senior level
SALARY
£50,000 / year
CATEGORY
Sales & Marketing
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SKILLS

B2B Sales Sales Pipeline Management Negotiation Supplier Relationship Management IT Equipment Sourcing Market Analysis Trade Event Networking Dell HP Lenovo Knowledge

FULL DESCRIPTION

Business Development / Sales Manager

Manchester | £40k - 50k per year + commission | Permanent | On-site

Job details

Are you ready to take your career to the next level in a dynamic and commercially-driven role? This is your chance to join a forward-thinking company as a Business Development / Sales Manager and make a real impact in the IT trading and refurbishment industry. With a competitive base salary, performance-based commission structure, and the opportunity to shape and grow a trading division, this role offers the perfect mix of challenge and reward. If you're passionate about building meaningful business relationships, driving revenue, and contributing to sustainable IT practices, then this is the opportunity for you.

What You Will Do

  • Identify and secure new B2B customers across sectors such as SMEs, public sector organisations, education providers, and IT resellers.
  • Develop and manage a structured sales pipeline, negotiating commercial terms and closing profitable deals.
  • Build and maintain relationships with suppliers including IT asset disposal companies, leasing firms, and European refurbishment partners.
  • Source quality used IT equipment suitable for resale and ensure alignment with target markets.
  • Monitor market trends, identify high-demand models, and develop strategies to increase margins and turnover.
  • Attend trade events, exhibitions, and networking functions to expand business opportunities.

What You Will Bring

  • Proven track record in IT sales, IT trading, or refurbished IT markets.
  • Established industry contacts on both the buying and selling sides.
  • Strong negotiation skills with the ability to close deals effectively.
  • Self-motivated and target-driven with excellent organisational and pipeline management skills.
  • Knowledge of major business-grade IT brands such as Dell, HP, and Lenovo.

Location

The role is based in the UK, offering flexibility and the opportunity to work within a cutting-edge sustainable IT business.

Interested?

If you're ready to take on this exciting challenge as a Business Development / Sales Manager, don't wait! Apply today and start shaping the future of IT trading and refurbishment.

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