Business Development Manager

Location: Gloucester / BristolContract: Full-time, permanentSalary: £35,000 Commission: Uncapped, with an OTE up to £80,000

Autograph Recruitment is delighted to be partnering with a successful, well-established waste management business who is growing their team.

Providing innovative solutions to businesses across a range of sectors, our client is now looking for an ambitious and commercially focused Business Development Manager to join its fast-paced, high-performing team in Gloucester.

Reporting to the Sales Manager, you will identify new opportunities, secure new business and develop lasting relationships with customers. This is an excellent opportunity for a driven sales professional who enjoys winning business and wants to benefit from a highly rewarding, uncapped commission structure.

• Identify, develop and convert new business opportunities
• Build a strong pipeline through prospecting, networking and lead generation
• Deliver engaging presentations and product demonstrations
• Develop a thorough understanding of prospective customers' needs
• Create tailored proposals that clearly communicate value
• Build and maintain strong relationships with new and existing clients
• Negotiate pricing and commercial terms while protecting profitability
• Maintain regular contact with prospective customers
• Conduct market research and identify opportunities for growth
• Keep customer records, contracts and sales documentation accurate and up to date
• Prepare sales forecasts, activity updates and monthly reports
• Share customer and market insight with the wider team
• Consistently work towards individual and company sales targets

• A proven track record in sales or business development
• A confident, proactive and results-driven approach
• Strong prospecting and new-business generation skills
• Excellent communication, presentation and negotiation abilities
• The confidence to build relationships with key decision-makers
• Strong organisation and time-management skills
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office and relevant CRM systems
• Determination, resilience and a genuine desire to succeed

If you are an ambitious sales professional with a proven ability to generate new business and deliver strong results, we would love to hear from you.

Click Apply to submit your CV for consideration. Alternatively, contact Holly Williams on or email for a confidential conversation.

We look forward to hearing from you.