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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    Key Account Manager

    Managing the relationships with some of our largest Members will certainly be a challenge but an enjoyable and rewarding one as we continue with our ambitious growth plans and seek to make ourselves true partners to some of the leading operators in the...

    Freight Transport Association | c£38,000

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    Contract Manager

    Responsible for the commercial performance of a Site Licence Company (SLC), in this significant role you will ensure commercial and corporate governance within the SLC-facing team.

    Nuclear Decommissioning Authority (NDA) | Competitive salary

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    Project / Research / Data Manager(s)

    The Service Measurement Division within TNS Research International is responsible for running some for the largest research projects in the UK. Our core strengths lie in setting up and operating large scale, often complex data collection programmes

    TNS | £20000-£40000

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  • Engineering Product Manager

    As Engineering Product Manager you’ll work with international manufacturing partners to integrate our new technology into the development and production processes of the laundry machine industry.

    BK Cornerstone-1 | C.£60k + equity opp

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    Commissioners: London Sustainable Development Commission (LSDC)

    The LSDC are looking for senior level experience in the sustainability field, or in a related area. You will have demonstrated outstanding communication and leadership skills and thrive in a highly political environment.

    London Sustainable Development Commission | Unpaid role

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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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    UK Sales Director

    Our client, a global consumer products organisation operates in over 125 countries. With a strong brand portfolio, it enjoys a prominent and market leading position in the UK.

    Hoggett Bowers | c£80,000, bonus, car, benefits

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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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