Business Development 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

Business Development Sales CRM Systems Negotiation Client Relationship Management Market Research Communication Microsoft Office Suite

FULL DESCRIPTION

Business Development Manager

[Employer hidden — sign up to reveal] is looking for a Business Development Manager to join their team. This hybrid role based in Manchester offers a salary up to £50,000 per annum.

  • Location: Manchester
  • Work Type: Hybrid
  • Employment Type: Full-time
  • Salary: Up to £50,000 per annum

About the Role

We are looking for a Business Development Manager to join our growing team of like-minded tech people. Should you choose to accept, your responsibilities will encompass:

  • Lead Generation & Prospecting
  • Client Relationship Management
  • Sales & Revenue Growth
  • Market Research & Analysis
  • Proposal Development
  • Networking & Partnerships
  • Reporting & Forecasting
  • Collaboration with Internal Teams
  • Strategic Planning
  • Compliance & Risk Management

Requirements

[Employer hidden — sign up to reveal] requirements:

  • Must hold a full UK Driving Licence
  • Proven track record in business development, sales, or account management
  • Experience in identifying and securing new business opportunities
  • Strong negotiation and deal-closing experience
  • Previous technical experience (preferably in IT/ISP/MSP marketplace) would be beneficial
  • Understanding of market research and competitor analysis
  • Knowledge of the industry sector and commercial trends
  • Excellent interpersonal skills
  • Ability to develop and maintain client relationships
  • Proficiency in CRM systems and Microsoft Office Suite
  • Strong verbal and written communication skills
  • Exceptional telephone manner
  • Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities
  • Ability to persuade, influence and negotiate effectively at all levels
  • Excellent organisation required
  • Ability to work independently and as part of a team
  • Determined, reliable, sociable, and enthusiastic
  • Self-motivated, results driven, achievement orientated
  • Able to build strong working relationships both internally and externally
  • Resilient and able to work under pressure
  • Strategic thinker with a proactive approach
  • People centric approach & service
  • Excellent conversational fluency in English

What [Employer hidden — sign up to reveal] Offers

  • Base salary of up to £50,000 per annum depending on skills and knowledge
  • Hybrid working (50%)
  • Flexible working to suit your work life fit
  • 25 days holidays per annum + public holidays + ability to purchase 10 more
  • Private Health Insurance with Vitality Health
  • Your birthday off
  • Enhanced maternity, paternity, adoption leave + baby bonus
  • Fully funded training and accreditations to expand your skillset
  • Two paid charity volunteering days per year
  • Discounted Broadband
  • Life insurance
  • Quarterly team social fund
  • Cycle to Work scheme
  • Gear up with the latest tech toys through partnership with Currys
  • Cruise around in an eco-friendly electric car with our EV Scheme

About [Employer hidden — sign up to reveal]

[Employer hidden — sign up to reveal] started in the early 2000's with one employee and now has over 170 employees across the UK, 7 offices, 500 clients, and numerous awards. They provide Managed IT Services and invest heavily in people development.

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