Business Development Manager

Location: Islington

Position: Business Development Manager

We are seeking an ambitious and commercially minded Business Development Manager to support business growth, identify new commercial opportunities and build long-term relationships with clients.

This is an excellent opportunity for a driven sales professional with a proven track record in business development, client relationship management and revenue generation. The successful candidate will play a key role in expanding the client base, developing new business opportunities and contributing to the organisation's wider commercial strategy.

The Role

• As Business Development Manager, you will be responsible for identifying, developing and securing new business opportunities while maintaining and strengthening existing client relationships.
• You will take a proactive approach to market research, lead generation, networking and client engagement, identifying opportunities to increase revenue and expand the company's market presence.
• Working closely with senior management and relevant internal teams, you will develop and implement business development strategies, manage the sales pipeline and ensure opportunities are progressed effectively from initial contact through to negotiation and contract agreement.
• The ideal candidate will be commercially astute, confident in client-facing situations and motivated by achieving measurable business growth.

Key Responsibilities

• Identify, target and secure new business opportunities to drive revenue growth.
• Develop and implement effective business development strategies aligned with company objectives.
• Research target markets, identify prospective clients and assess opportunities for expansion.
• Generate new leads through networking, cold outreach, referrals, industry events and other sales channels.
• Build and maintain strong, long-term relationships with existing and prospective clients.
• Arrange and conduct client meetings, presentations and commercial discussions.
• Prepare proposals, quotations and presentations tailored to client requirements.
• Manage the full business development process, from initial prospecting and lead generation through to negotiation and securing new contracts.
• Maintain an accurate sales pipeline, ensuring leads, opportunities and client interactions are recorded and followed up.
• Negotiate commercial terms and agreements to secure profitable business.
• Monitor market trends, competitor activity and customer requirements to identify new opportunities.
• Work collaboratively with internal teams to ensure a smooth transition from sales to service delivery or operations.
• Monitor sales performance against agreed targets and prepare regular reports for senior management.
• Identify opportunities to increase revenue from existing accounts through account development, repeat business and additional services.
• Represent the business professionally at client meetings, networking events and industry functions.

What We're Looking For

• Proven experience in business development, sales or a similar commercial role.
• A strong track record of generating new business and developing profitable client relationships.
• Excellent communication, negotiation and presentation skills.
• A proactive, commercially driven approach to identifying and converting opportunities.
• Confidence engaging with decision-makers and building relationships at all levels.
• Strong organisational skills, with the ability to manage multiple prospects and opportunities simultaneously.
• Experience managing a sales pipeline and working towards measurable targets.
• Good commercial awareness and the ability to identify opportunities that support business growth.
• A self-motivated approach, with the ability to work independently and as part of a wider team.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office and experience using CRM systems.

Desirable Experience

• Experience developing new business within the relevant industry.
• An established network of industry contacts and prospective clients.
• Experience negotiating commercial contracts and managing complex sales processes.
• A track record of consistently achieving or exceeding sales and revenue targets.
• Experience contributing to wider commercial strategies and business growth plans.

What's on Offer

• Competitive salary, dependent on experience.
• Potential performance-related bonus or commission, subject to the agreed package.
• A permanent position with the opportunity to make a meaningful contribution to business growth.
• The opportunity to develop new markets, secure key accounts and build long-term commercial relationships.
• Professional development and opportunities for career progression.
• A collaborative working environment with the opportunity to work alongside senior management.

How to Apply

If you are a commercially driven Business Development Manager with a passion for winning new business, building lasting client relationships and delivering measurable growth, we would welcome your application.

Please submit your CV for consideration.