Business Development Manager Job in UK 2026 1st Visa International

A high-impact opportunity is now available for an experienced Business Development Manager to join a fast-growing London-based immigration and business consultancy in 2026 with full Skilled Worker visa sponsorship. This role is designed for internationally minded sales and business development professionals who want to build a long term career in the UK within the global immigration, consulting, and cross border business services sector.

With a competitive salary of £42,000 per year and a permanent, full time contract, this position offers both financial stability and strong long term career progression in one of London's most dynamic professional services markets. This opportunity is particularly well suited to candidates with international exposure, especially those experienced in working with Asian markets, who are seeking UK relocation and a sponsored professional pathway in a commercial, client facing leadership role.

As the Business Development Manager, you will play a central role in driving the company's growth strategy across both UK and international markets. You will be responsible for managing and expanding a portfolio of client accounts, identifying and converting new business opportunities, and building strategic partnerships that extend the company's market reach. The role combines high level relationship management, strategic sales planning, and hands on deal execution.

You will work closely with internal teams to prepare proposals, manage the sales pipeline, and ensure a premium client experience from first contact through long term engagement. This is a results driven, commercially focused role offering significant autonomy, responsibility, and visibility within the organisation.

1st Visa International is a London based immigration and business consultancy serving clients across the UK and international markets. The firm is in an active growth phase, expanding both its service offerings and its global client base. It is a licensed visa sponsor and supports international professionals with legal UK work authorisation, providing a professional, multicultural, and growth oriented work environment.

• Manage and grow a portfolio of client accounts, ensuring strong retention and repeat business
• Identify, develop, and convert new business opportunities through lead generation, referrals, and outreach
• Build and maintain relationships with introducers and strategic partners to expand market presence
• Prepare client proposals, quotations, and follow ups in collaboration with internal teams
• Maintain accurate sales pipeline records and manage opportunities through to successful closure
• Monitor market trends, competitor activity, and sales performance to support growth strategies
• Represent the company at industry events and networking functions to increase brand visibility

• Proven experience in business development, sales, account management, or client relationship roles
• Strong commercial awareness with confidence in negotiating, closing, and managing client relationships
• Excellent communication and networking skills with the ability to build long term client trust
• Highly organised, self motivated, and able to manage multiple priorities independently
• Strategic, proactive, and problem solving mindset with a results driven approach
• Fluency in at least one Asian language, such as Mandarin, Korean, or Japanese
• Willingness to relocate to London and work in a full time, office based role
• Eligibility for UK Skilled Worker visa sponsorship