Lloyd Barnes Recruitment

Business Development Manager (BDM) North Devon OTE circa £50,000 - £60,000 (depending on experience) Full-time, Permanent Office & Field based Our client, an expanding business based in North Devon, is looking to appoint a commercially astute Business Development Manager on a full-time, permanent basis. As the Business Development Manager, you'll be someone who enjoys opening doors, building meaningful client relationships, and converting opportunities into sustainable revenue streams. This is a newly created position, offering the chance to play a pivotal role in driving new business acquisition and supporting long-term growth. The responsibilities: Identify and target new business opportunities through proactive outreach and market insight Build relationships with key decision-makers and convert leads into long-term clients Deliver tailored proposals and quotations aligned to customer requirements Manage the onboarding of new accounts, ensuring strong early-stage development Maintain awareness of market trends, competitors, and industry developments Support product promotion initiatives across multi-media channels Manage and track pipeline activity, ensuring accurate forecasting Conduct regular client visits to strengthen engagement and drive revenue The candidate: Demonstrable success in a B2B sales or business development role, ideally within a manufacturing environment Strong interpersonal and negotiation skills with a consultative approach Highly organised with the ability to manage multiple priorities Confident using CRM systems and Microsoft Office tools Full UK driving licence and willingness to travel for client meetings If you're a results-driven professional who enjoys combining strategic thinking with hands-on sales and wants to make a tangible impact within a growing business, and would like to know more about this opportunity, please get in touch with Rachel Dawson, here at Lloyd Barnes Recruitment. Ref: 15264