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Business Development Manager

Posted: 22/07/26
Recruiter:Helm Recruit Limited
Reference:3142744647
Type:Permanent
Disciplines: IT Manager
Salary:£40,000 - £70,000 Annual
Location:Wolverhampton
Description:

Business Development Manager

£40,000 Basic Salary OTE £70,000+ Remote/Field Based

Are you a driven business development professional who thrives on opening doors, creating opportunities, and winning new business?

We're working with a well-established and growing UK manufacturer that is investing heavily in its sales team and looking for an ambitious Business Development Manager to accelerate growth across a thriving B2B market.

This is a genuine hunter role where success comes from identifying opportunities, building strong commercial relationships, and converting prospects into long-term customers.

The Opportunity

You'll take ownership of developing new business opportunities across the UK, working with a range of manufacturing, fabrication and installation businesses.

This is a varied role combining prospecting, relationship building, customer visits, networking and industry events. You'll have the freedom to develop your own pipeline while being supported by a respected business with a strong reputation and ambitious growth plans.

What You'll Be Doing

  • Generating and developing new business opportunities, identifying decision-makers and building relationships from scratch
  • Managing the full sales cycle from prospecting through to closing deals
  • Growing accounts by introducing additional products and services
  • Attending customer meetings, industry exhibitions and networking events
  • Maintaining an accurate and active CRM pipeline
  • Building a strong market presence within your territory
  • Delivering against agreed sales targets and growth objectives

What We're Looking For

  • Proven success in a B2B business development or sales role
  • Strong track record of winning new business
  • Confident prospecting and engaging with senior decision-makers
  • A proactive, self-motivated and resilient approach
  • Excellent relationship-building and communication skills
  • Strong pipeline management and CRM discipline
  • Ability to work independently and manage your own territory

What's On Offer

  • £40,000 basic salary - Realistic OTE of £70,000+
  • Uncapped earning potential
  • Company pension
  • Ongoing training and development
  • Career progression opportunities within a growing business
  • Hybrid working with flexibility around location
  • Midlands office access required as needed for meetings and collaboration

If you're an ambitious salesperson looking for a role where your efforts directly influence your earnings and career progression, we'd love to hear from you

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