Business Development Manager

An entrepreneurial, fast-growing consultancy is seeking a commercially focused Business Development Manager to help drive growth across the UK. With international offices and a strong record of success, this business delivers specialist advisory services that support clients in achieving their long-term strategic and sustainability goals.

This is an exciting opportunity to join a business that has scaled quickly and continues to expand. The UK team operates in a collaborative, flat-structured environment, offering the chance to make a visible impact while developing a diverse client portfolio.

Your role as Business Development Manager

As part of the UK commercial team, the Business Development Manager will lead on identifying and converting new business opportunities, building strong client relationships, and supporting long-term commercial growth.

Key responsibilities include:

• Meeting or exceeding individual revenue and business generation targets.

• Proactively sourcing new business through outreach across phone, email, and LinkedIn.

• Building a network of prospective clients and nurturing relationships to create long-term commercial value.

• Responding to requests for proposals and coordinating proposal development in line with client needs.

• Leading meetings with prospective clients to understand their objectives and position relevant solutions.

• Supporting the contracting process in collaboration with internal stakeholders.

• Maintaining oversight of active leads, progress updates, and pipeline management tools.

• Collaborating with international commercial teams to share market insight and drive consistency.

• Attending relevant events and acting as a professional ambassador for the business.

• Supporting handovers to delivery teams and ensuring a positive client experience throughout the lifecycle.

Experience and qualifications for the Business Development Manager role

This role would suit someone commercially minded, proactive, and confident in managing the full sales cycle in a consultative, service-led environment.

Key qualifications and experience include:

• A minimum of 3 years' experience in a business development, sales, or client-facing role.

• Proven success in meeting or exceeding commercial targets.

• Strong communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to engage senior decision-makers.

• Confidence in developing new client relationships from scratch and managing long-term accounts.

• Ability to manage multiple workstreams and adapt quickly in a fast-paced environment.

• Strong organisational and proposal-writing skills.

• Collaborative mindset with the ability to work both independently and within a global team structure.

Perks and benefits

• Join a high-growth international business with strong commercial momentum.

• Be part of a collaborative, non-hierarchical culture where individual impact is recognised.

• Work with a forward-thinking team committed to continuous improvement and learning.

• Competitive salary and performance-based bonus scheme.

• Flexibility to work remotely or from a UK office.

Apply now for immediate consideration.
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