Business Development Manager

The Business Development Manager position in Burton upon Trent pays £32,000 per annum plus uncapped commission. It is a permanent, field based role focused on new business acquisition across commercial partnerships, advertising, events, sponsorship, and hospitality.

• Generate new business through outbound calling, networking, referrals, and field based activity.
• Build and manage a strong sales pipeline from lead generation through to close.
• Develop tailored commercial solutions that meet client needs.
• Conduct face to face meetings, presentations, and venue tours.
• Negotiate and close high value deals.
• Identify opportunities to upsell and cross sell services.
• Manage key accounts and develop long term client relationships.
• Accurately maintain CRM records and sales activity.

• Proven B2B sales experience with a track record of exceeding targets.
• Backgrounds in recruitment, advertising, media, events, property, sponsorship, or business development highly desirable.
• A confident, resilient, and tenacious approach to sales.
• Excellent communication, presentation, and negotiation skills.
• Strong commercial awareness and ability to identify opportunities.
• Self motivated with a hunger to win new business and maximise earning potential.

• High growth, commercially focused environment.
• Excellent opportunity to make a real impact.
• Autonomy to develop your own sales pipeline and client relationships.
• Competitive salary plus performance based incentives.

If you're a motivated sales professional who enjoys opening doors, building relationships, and closing deals, we'd love to hear from you.