New Business Development Manager (field based)

  • The Portfolio Group
  • Newcastle Upon Tyne, Tyne And Wear
  • 11/05/2026
Full time Information Technology Telecommunications Management

Job Description

An Opportunity for High-Performance Sales Professionals

Our client is a pre-eminent, multiple award-winning provider of Health & Safety, HR, and Employment Law services. With an 80-year legacy of excellence and market leadership, they are currently seeking an experienced Business Development Manager to join their high-growth commercial team.

This is a transformative role designed for a pro-active, sophisticated B2B sales professional who excels in consultative, value-based environments and possesses a proven track record of exceeding ambitious revenue targets.

Financial Rewards & Compensation

Guaranteed Minimum Earnings: 60,000 ( 30,000 Basic + 30,000 Guaranteed Top-up).

Realistic OTE: 155,000 per annum.

High-Performer Ceiling: Top consultants currently exceed 200,000.

Vehicle Allowance: Premium company car or a 5,000 annual car allowance.

Performance Bonuses: Additional quarterly incentives of up to 5,000 based on revenue achievements.

The Role & Responsibilities

As a field-based ambassador for the brand, you will focus on high-value client acquisition:

  • Direct Sales Execution: Attend face-to-face appointments secured by your internal telemarketing partners, utilizing a consultative approach to close complex deals.
  • Strategic Market Development: Pro-actively identify and cultivate new business opportunities and untapped market segments.
  • Pipeline Management: Rigorously manage and forecast a robust sales pipeline to ensure consistent quarterly growth.
  • Stakeholder Engagement: Build immediate rapport and long-term trust with C-suite executives, HR Directors, and Business Owners.

Candidate Profile

We are seeking a candidate who demonstrates a high degree of commercial acumen and resilience:

  • Experience: Minimum 2+ years of successful B2B Business Development experience (industry-specific knowledge is not required; comprehensive training is provided).
  • Methodology: Expert-level proficiency in "value-based" selling rather than transactional product pitching.
  • Adaptability: A professional demeanor capable of navigating diverse corporate environments and engaging varied audiences.
  • Mobility: Full UK driving license and the ability to manage a field-based schedule effectively.

Comprehensive Benefits & Professional Growth

  • Training: A structured 4-week industry-leading induction program.
  • Infrastructure: Full professional suite of technology, including iPhone and iPad.
  • Healthcare: Medicash health plan and 24/7 access to mental and physical health support.
  • Security: Comprehensive pension scheme and Private Healthcare (after 5 years of service).
  • Culture: Quarterly sales conferences, your birthday off, and exclusive international incentive trips for top achievers.

Apply Today

Join a legacy organization that offers the stability of an 80-year-old market leader with the earning potential of a high-growth scale-up.

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INDPSAL

The Portfolio Group are acting on behalf of our client in recruiting for this position.