Drive Growth. Build Strategic Partnerships. Create Commercial Success.
Are you a commercially driven professional who thrives on winning new business, developing strategic relationships, and delivering sustainable revenue growth?
We're supporting organisations across technology, professional services, manufacturing, facilities management, logistics, engineering, financial services, healthcare, construction, and commercial sectors who are seeking ambitious Business Development Managers to identify opportunities, expand market presence, and drive business performance.
As a Business Development Manager, you'll play a pivotal role in shaping growth strategies, generating new business opportunities, and building long-term partnerships with customers. Working closely with senior stakeholders and decision-makers, you'll identify client challenges, present tailored solutions, and help organisations achieve their commercial objectives.
This is an exciting opportunity for professionals who enjoy strategic sales, relationship building, negotiation, and creating tangible business results.
What You'll Be Doing
- Identify, develop, and secure new business opportunities across target markets and sectors
- Build and maintain strong relationships with prospective and existing customers
- Develop strategic account plans to maximise revenue and growth opportunities
- Conduct market research and competitor analysis to identify emerging opportunities
- Manage the full sales cycle, from prospecting and qualification through to negotiation and contract award
- Deliver compelling presentations, proposals, and commercial solutions
- Collaborate with operational, technical, and leadership teams to develop customer-focused offerings
- Manage and maintain an accurate sales pipeline using CRM systems
- Attend networking events, industry conferences, and customer meetings
- Achieve and exceed revenue, margin, and business growth targets
- Provide market intelligence and customer insights to support business strategy
- Support contract renewals, upselling, and cross-selling opportunities
Skills & Experience
We're interested in professionals who can demonstrate experience in some of the following areas:
- Business Development Manager, Sales Manager, Account Manager, or Commercial Manager experience
- Proven track record of generating new business and achieving revenue targets
- Consultative and solution-based sales approach
- Strategic account management and relationship-building skills
- Experience selling products, services, or solutions within B2B environments
- Strong negotiation, influencing, and presentation skills
- Commercial awareness and financial understanding
- Pipeline management and CRM experience
- Ability to engage with stakeholders at all levels, including senior decision-makers
- Excellent communication, networking, and relationship management skills
- Self-motivated with a proactive and results-focused mindset
Why Consider This Opportunity?
You'll have the opportunity to:
✅ Drive business growth and influence commercial success
✅ Build relationships with senior decision-makers and industry leaders
✅ Develop expertise across strategic sales and business development
✅ Shape market growth and expansion strategies
✅ Benefit from uncapped earning potential and career progression opportunities
✅ Join organisations investing in innovation, customer success, and long-term growth
Who Might This Role Suit?
This opportunity may be ideal for professionals currently working as:
- Business Development Manager
- Senior Business Development Executive
- Sales Manager
- Account Manager
- Key Account Manager
- Commercial Manager
- Client Relationship Manager
- Territory Manager
- Regional Sales Manager
- Recruitment Consultant with a strong business development background
Ready for Your Next Challenge?
Whether you're looking to accelerate your commercial career, manage larger accounts, or join an organisation where you can make a significant impact on growth, we'd like to hear from you.
At Blue Arrow, we partner with organisations across technology, manufacturing, engineering, logistics, facilities management, construction, healthcare, professional services, and commercial sectors, helping talented business development professionals find opportunities where they can develop, progress, and achieve exceptional results.
Business growth starts with strong relationships, strategic thinking, and the ability to turn opportunities into results. Great Business Development Managers make that happen. If you're ready to drive growth and make a lasting commercial impact, we'd love to hear from you.
Blue Arrow is proud to be a Disability Confident Employer and is committed to helping find great work opportunities for great people.