Business Development Manager

Business Development Manager | Swanley, Kent (2 days in office) | £40,000 – £45,000 + commission

An established organisation within the commercial services sector is seeking a proactive Business Development Manager to join their growing partnership’s function. This role focuses on generating new B2B business across a variety of sectors and building long‑term commercial relationships. Working closely with senior leadership, you’ll play a key role in expanding the company’s regional footprint and developing a high‑quality pipeline of opportunities.

Responsibilities

• Proactively identify and engage new prospective B2B clients across targeted sectors
• Build and maintain a strong pipeline of qualified opportunities using the internal CRM system
• Research, approach and arrange meetings with key decision‑makers and influencers
• Represent the business at industry events, trade shows and networking sessions to generate new leads
• Create opportunities for commercial projects, working with internal teams to progress specifications through to delivery
• Collaborate with senior management to develop regional growth plans and meet new business targets
• Maintain accurate reporting of activity, pipeline movement and relationship development

Skills

• Proven background in business development or new‑business sales, ideally in a B2B environment
• Experience generating leads through outreach, research and networking.
• Comfortable building a market or territory from the ground up
• Confident networker with strong prospecting skills and the ability to initiate conversations at all levels
• Excellent communicator with strong presentation ability
• Highly organised with disciplined pipeline and CRM management
• Resilient, motivated and comfortable working to commercial targets

Package

• Hybrid working (2 days in the office)
• Supportive team environment and opportunities to develop within a growing division

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