Business Development Manager

Business Development Manager

Salary: £28,000 - £35,000 (OTE £40 - 50K Total)
Location: Manchester

Role Overview
We are recruiting a Business Development Manager (BDM) on behalf of our client. They are a market-leading nearshore software development partner with a significant presence across the UK and Europe. With over 1,500 employees and a reputation for technical excellence, they work with some of the UK s most recognised brands across e-commerce, travel, fintech, and digital services. Known for their direct and pragmatic approach to software delivery, they consistently deliver high-quality solutions while building strong, long-term client relationships. Following a record year of new business and revenue growth, they are expanding their commercial team and seeking ambitious sales professionals to join their high-performing organisation.

BDMs operate at the top of the sales funnel and are responsible for generating new business opportunities. Once fully ramped, BDMs are expected to book 10 intro meetings per month for their aligned Senior Client Directors. This role plays a crucial part in researching, identifying, and engaging prospective clients, creating the very first touchpoint in the sales journey.

Key Responsibilities

• Research and profile target clients, sectors, and key decision makers
• Build and execute personalised outbound outreach plans
• Engage prospects through cold calling, email, LinkedIn, and networking
• Manage all outreach activity and pipeline data within the CRM
• Support Client Directors with follow ups and meeting preparation
• Maintain consistent lead generation activity and achieve monthly KPIs

What We re Looking For

• Ambitious, target driven individual with an interest in technology and sales
• Strong communicator across phone, email, and LinkedIn
• Experience in outbound sales, SDR roles, or lead generation (preferred)
• Organised, self motivated, resilient, and proactive with learning

Benefits

• Monthly and quarterly incentives, plus team away days
• Monthly one to one sessions with a mindset and performance coach
• 21 days holiday plus one additional day per year of service
• Free gym membership
• Vibrant social culture with regular team and company events
• Private healthcare after 6 month probation