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Business Development Manager

Reference Number : 290
  • Permanent
  • Leeds
  • Competitive

Business Development Manager – North of England

North of England, Scotland & Ireland | Field-based | Full-time

Competitive Salary | Company Vehicle

Are you a driven, commercially minded Business Development professional who loves building relationships, winning new business and growing existing accounts?

We’re looking for an ambitious Business Development Manager to take ownership of a large territory across the North of England, Scotland and Ireland.

This is an exciting opportunity for someone who enjoys being out on the road, meeting customers, identifying new opportunities and developing long-term commercial partnerships. You’ll have the autonomy to manage your own diary and territory, while being supported by an established and forward-thinking business.

The Role

As Business Development Manager, you’ll be responsible for growing sales across your region by developing existing customer relationships, identifying new opportunities and representing the business professionally in the marketplace.

Your responsibilities will include:

  • Managing and developing a portfolio of existing B2B customers across your territory.
  • Identifying and converting new business opportunities.
  • Building strong, long-term relationships with customers and commercial partners.
  • Visiting customers regularly to understand their needs and identify opportunities for growth.
  • Delivering engaging product demonstrations and presentations.
  • Managing your own diary, appointments, travel and territory effectively.
  • Developing a clear commercial strategy for your region.
  • Identifying high-quality prospects that align with the organisation’s values and business objectives.
  • Monitoring sales opportunities and working towards agreed targets.
  • Providing accurate and timely reports and updates to management.
  • Gathering valuable feedback from customers and sharing insights on market trends, competitors and opportunities.
  • Working closely with internal teams to ensure excellent customer service and communication.

What are we looking for?

We’re looking for someone who is commercially confident, personable and self-motivated, with a genuine passion for developing business.

You’ll ideally have:

  • Previous B2B sales or business development experience.
  • A proven ability to identify commercial opportunities and develop new customer relationships.
  • Excellent communication and relationship-building skills.
  • A confident and professional approach when meeting customers.
  • Experience working towards sales targets and KPIs.
  • Strong organisational skills and the ability to manage your own diary and workload.
  • Good IT skills and confidence using CRM and Microsoft Office systems.
  • The ability to work independently across a large geographical territory.
  • A positive, proactive and hardworking attitude.
  • A full UK driving licence.

What’s on offer?

Bonus scheme
Company vehicle
Laptop and mobile phone
Pension scheme
20 days’ holiday + Bank Holidays
Excellent opportunity for career and commercial development

The opportunity

This is a role for someone who wants autonomy, variety and the opportunity to make a real commercial impact.

You’ll have the freedom to manage your own territory, build your own customer relationships and develop a strategy for growth, while working as part of a wider team with ambitious plans for the future.

If you’re an experienced Business Development Manager, Sales Manager, Territory Manager or B2B Account Manager looking for your next challenge, this could be the opportunity you’ve been waiting for.

Apply today or contact Casanovas Recruitment Solutions for more information.

Before we can submit your application to any third parties, you will be required to complete our registration process. This includes:

Filling out a registration form
Providing valid identification and proof of your right to work in the UK
Attending a formal meeting (either in person or virtually) with a member of the Casanovas Recruitment team

To begin the registration process please click here.



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