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Business Development Manager

Manchester Permanent View Job Description
The Business Development Manager is responsible for driving new business growth across key verticals such as manufacturing, healthcare, pharma, government, education, and facilities management. This is a 100% new business role, focused on identifying, engaging, and converting prospects through proactive outreach and marketing leads
  • Be part of a forward-thinking company at the forefront of their industry
  • Broad customer base across Engineering, Oil & Gas, Food & Beverage plus more

About Our Client

Market leader in smart monitoring technologies with over 23 years of experience, serving everyone from SMEs to FTSE 100 companies. Our real-time data solutions help clients boost efficiency, ensure compliance, reduce downtime, and achieve sustainability goals.

Job Description

Business Development Manager



  • Own and drive new business development across key sectors including manufacturing (general and food & beverage), pharma, healthcare, education, hospitality, government, retail, and more.


  • Prospect actively via cold calling, email, and social media to generate leads and secure client meetings.


  • Rapidly respond to marketing-qualified and sales-qualified leads while also generating your own pipeline.


  • Build, manage, and maintain a robust CRM pipeline, ensuring accurate reporting and forecasting.


  • Conduct needs assessments and liaise with technical teams to develop tailored solutions that meet client challenges.


  • Deliver compelling demos, manage negotiations, and close deals.


  • Identify opportunities to upsell or cross-sell within existing accounts to maximise client value.


  • Collaborate closely with internal teams to ensure smooth onboarding and long-term customer success.


  • Represent company at networking events and trade shows to grow brand awareness and open doors



The Successful Applicant

Business Development Manager



  • A strong track record in B2B sales and business development, ideally within tech, IoT, or related fields.


  • Experience working across a mix of sectors, adapting your approach to suit clients from operational managers to C-suite executives.


  • Confidence and professionalism in cold outreach and lead generation.


  • Understanding of IoT, LoRaWAN, and real-time monitoring technologies (especially around energy, environmental, temperature, or legionella monitoring - a bonus).


  • Excellent communication skills with the ability to build rapport and credibility quickly.


  • Strong CRM experience with a disciplined, data-driven approach to sales.


  • A proactive, results-driven mindset - you're not afraid to roll up your sleeves to hit and exceed targets.



What's on Offer

Business Development Manager

You'll be part of a forward-thinking company where your ideas, energy, and results make a real impact. Offer a supportive and agile working culture, the tools to succeed, and the opportunity to grow your career in one of the most exciting areas of technology today.

Location: UK (Field-Based) 1 day week in the office
Sector: Manufacturing, Pharma, Healthcare, Government, Facilities Management & more
Salary: Competitive base 50,000 to 60,000 + Uncapped Commission + Benefits

Contact
Robert Gilmore
Quote job ref
JN-052025-6743013
Phone number
+44 121 230 9356

Job summary

Job function
Sales
Subsector
Technology Sales
Sector
Technology & Telecoms
Location
Manchester
Contract type
Permanent
Consultant name
Robert Gilmore
Consultant phone
+44 121 230 9356
Job reference
JN-052025-6743013