Business Development Manager Jobs

Attributes of a Business Development Manager

Business Development Manager jobs suit those with a proven sales record, and past experience of seeking out and securing new business. Employers typically look for bright commercial thinkers, and computer literate go-getters who are willing to travel if the job requires. Business Development Manager jobs often focus on a given territory - be it the North East of England or South East Asia - so that managers report into the Business Development Director or Commercial Director, ideally securing new customers, finding investment opportunities, or managing existing client relationships profitably.

Key Responsibilities of a Business Development Manager

Responsibilities of the Business Development Manager depend greatly on the scale of and complexity of the ‘business’ in question. The role could focus on developing new markets such as launching an online operation, developing new products and services, or growing sales and profitability across an entire operational territory. Understanding the market in question will be crucial, and astute Business Development Managers will constantly be researching different sales channels and approaching potential new customers. The job focuses on formulating strategy, forecasting sales growth, developing import and export opportunities, networking tirelessly, and managing a team.

Inside the Job

Business Development Manager salaries are in the region of £35k to £80k depending on experience and the size of the job. In the role you’ll need to be driven, commercially astute, and have experience in bidding and winning high value business. On a day-to-day basis the Business Development Manager will be setting up appointments at senior level, with potential customers. He or she must be confident and able to communicate and present ideas and solutions, with the ability to negotiate and close sales.

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    Exciting Opportunity for a Great Sales Manager

    Globex Foreign Exchange is one of the world’s leading foreign exchange brokers with locations across Canada, the United Kingdom, New Zealand and Australia. Our company has over 17,000 customers worldwide and 23 international branch offices.

    Globex | Not Specified

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    Strategy Manager

    At Barclaycard, we always want to stay one step ahead. Not just in terms of the products and services we offer, but also the way we work as a business.

    Barclaycard | Competitive

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    Relationship Manager

    The ifs School of Finance is internationally recognised for its expertise in financial services education provision. Established in 1879 as the Institute of Bankers, today the ifs is the leading provider of financial education to professionals,

    ifs School of Finance | £45,000

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    Sales & Account Manager, Financials

    Role: Sales & Account Manager, Financials Reports to: Financials Client Management, Practice Leader Location: London The Company Wood Mackenzie has been a respected adviser to the energy industry for over 30 years.

    Wood Mackenzie | London

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    GENERAL MANAGER

    GENERAL MANAGER Jersey Post International Development (JPID) is seeking to recruit a proactive individual to lead a dynamic, fast-paced and expanding business.

    Jersey Post International Development (JPID) | Not specified

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    Associate Director, Projects

    Associate Director, Projects £80,000 per annum + excellent benefits London SW1 The Office of Gas and Electricity Markets (Ofgem) is the regulator for Britain’s gas and electricity industries which have a turnover of £36 billion.

    Ofgem | £80,000 per annum

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    Commercial Sales Director

    TTS Group Ltd has enjoyed continuous growth year on year, resulting in our current finalist states for the National Business Awards “fastest Growth Strategy”. We are a leading educational supplier of products.

    TTS Group Ltd | 80k circa with 20% bonus

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    Regional Contracts Manager (West) – Private Ambulance Services

    The Regional Contracts Manager (RCM) will be responsible for the overall day to day operation of PTS and will report directly to the Head of PTS.

    Bond Street Personnel | Competitive

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    Sales / Business Development Manager - Gatwick

    Do you have experience in new business development? Keen to develop a career within professional services? If the answer is “yes”, there is an excellent opportunity for a Sales / Business Development (BD) Manager to join the South East Sales team,...

    PricewaterhouseCoopers LLP | Competitive plus benefits

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    Business Development Manager

    Our client is a leading Healthcare services company, owned and operated by a FTSE 100 business. They work for a number of blue-chip businesses & large public sector organisations

    Morgan Search | £50-75k

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