Illuminate Recruitment Ltd
Business Development Manager
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Business Development Manager
Permanent | 35 hours per week Location: Hybrid / Remote | £40,000 - £42,000 p.a.
Are you a commercially driven relationship-builder who thrives on creating revenue growth? Do you enjoy developing strategic partnerships, delivering high-value sponsorships, and shaping commercial products? If so, this role offers an exciting opportunity to make a significant impact.
We are seeking a Business Development Manager to drive income across advertising, sponsorship, and B2B qualification and training sales. You’ll manage a portfolio of commercial clients, identify new business opportunities, and take ownership of the institute’s jobs board and recruitment advertising services.
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This is a client-facing role suited to someone who is proactive, confident, and motivated by achieving results.
What You’ll Be Doing
- Developing new commercial partnerships and delivering revenue targets.
- Managing and growing high-value sponsorship and advertising accounts.
- Building tailored commercial proposals aligned to client needs.
- Leading and expanding the jobs board and recruitment advertising offering.
- Working closely with Marketing and Events to deliver campaigns and sponsorship activations.
- Analysing performance data to identify growth opportunities.
- Representing the organisation at industry events to build brand presence and pipeline.
What You’ll Bring
- Proven experience in sales and account management with revenue responsibility.
- Background in media, publishing, events, recruitment, or professional services.
- Strong negotiation, influencing, and closing skills.
- Commercial acumen and a data-driven approach.
- Excellent communication and presentation skills.
- Ability to manage multiple priorities and revenue streams.
- A proactive, resilient, and results-focused mindset.
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Why Join?
You’ll play a pivotal role in shaping and growing commercial partnerships, working across sponsorship, advertising, and recruitment solutions. This is a varied, strategic role with plenty of scope for innovation, ownership, and professional growth.
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