Forsyth Barnes
Business Development Manager (Ref: 100015)
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Nottingham | On-site
B2B Sales | Uncapped commission up to 50%
If you’re in a target-driven B2B sales role and want more ownership, stronger earning potential, and progression based on performance, this could be your next move.
Forsyth Barnes is the No.1 global talent partner in the eTail technology space. We partner with brands including Nike, ASOS, Gymshark, Lululemon, Macy’s and Burberry, helping them build high-performing technology teams.
We’re hiring for a Business Development Manager to join our Nottingham office in a recruitment sales role where performance is directly rewarded.
The role
This is a full-cycle commercial role where you’ll build your own market, develop client relationships, source candidates, manage processes, negotiate deals, and close placements.
You’ll be responsible for:
- Generating new business through calls, LinkedIn, email, networking, and targeted outreach
- Building relationships with hiring managers and senior decision-makers
- Developing your own client base within a specialist market
- Identifying commercial opportunities and turning them into live client relationships
- Sourcing and headhunting high-calibre candidates
- Managing client and candidate conversations
- Negotiating terms, closing placements, and earning commission
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Who we’re looking for
We’re looking for ambitious salespeople with 1–5 years’ experience in a target-driven B2B sales environment.
You may currently be a Business Development Manager, Business Development Executive, Sales Executive, SDR, BDR, Account Manager, Telesales Executive, Lead Generator, or working in another B2B sales role.
You’ll do well here if you are:
- Confident with outbound business development
- Comfortable opening new conversations
- Enjoy working to targets and KPIs
- Able to build relationships quickly
- Competitive, resilient, and self-motivated
- Motivated by money, progression, and ownership
- Coachable, energetic, and willing to learn
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What you’ll get
- Uncapped commission up to 50%
- 12-week structured training programme
- Dedicated sales coaching from day one
- Clear, merit-based progression
- Promotions based on performance with regular performance-based pay rises
- High achiever incentives including luxury holidays, exclusive events, and performance rewards
Build your own market, grow your earnings, and progress based on performance.
Contact Brogan Lees-Collier on 0115 896 1600 / brogan.lees-collier@forsythbarnes.com to find out more.
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