Maxwell Bond
Business Development Manager
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Business Development Manager
Manchester | £35,000 base + £55,000 OTE + uncapped commission + £5,400 car allowance
I'm recruiting for a fast-growing international business that works with organisations across a range of sectors, helping them identify and access opportunities that can reduce costs and improve their financial position. Due to continued growth, they're looking to add an ambitious Business Development Manager to their Manchester sales team.
The Role
This is a genuine full-cycle sales role, with responsibility for taking opportunities from initial prospecting through to closing.
You'll be responsible for:
- Identifying and prospecting new business opportunities
- Cold calling and generating your own pipeline
- Booking and running meetings with prospective clients
- Managing the sales process from first conversation through to close
- Building relationships with business owners and senior decision makers
- Consistently achieving monthly and annual sales targets
Around 80% of meetings are self-generated, so this is a genuine hunter role for someone who enjoys picking up the phone and creating their own opportunities. The typical sales cycle is around 30–60 days, with an average deal value of approximately £11k. The role carries an annual target of around £280k, with high performers typically closing around 4 deals per month.
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What They're Looking For
They're looking for someone with genuine B2B closing experience who is comfortable working in a fast-paced, target-driven environment.
Ideally, you'll have:
- 12–18+ months of closing experience
- Proven B2B sales experience
- Strong cold-calling and outbound sales ability
- Experience generating your own pipeline
- Confidence managing a sales process from prospecting through to close
- A driven, resilient and competitive approach
The role could suit someone from backgrounds including:
- 360 recruitment
- HR / employment services
- Media sales
- B2B consultancy
- Professional services
- Other high-volume, new-business sales environments
You don't need experience in the specific sector. We're much more interested in your sales ability, closing experience and ability to generate your own business.
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Package & Progression
- £35,000 basic salary
- £55,000 OTE (On-Target Earnings)
- Uncapped commission
- £5,400 car allowance if eligible
- Extensive training and development
- Clear progression structure
There is a genuine progression pathway:
- Business Development Manager → Senior BDM → Management / Key Accounts
The business has a strong track record of internal progression, making this a great opportunity for someone looking to build a long-term career in sales.
The Opportunity
This is a great fit for a salesperson who enjoys cold calling, creating their own opportunities and closing new business.
If you're looking for a role where you can take ownership of the entire sales process, earn £55k OTE with uncapped commission and progress quickly, I'd be keen to hear from you. Apply now or get in touch for a confidential conversation about the role.
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