Business Development Manager - Manchester

Brandedaustralia; Manchester; On-site; GBP 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

A dynamic consultancy firm is seeking a Business Development Manager to enhance sales strategies and grow their enterprise pipeline in Manchester. Candidates should have over 3 years of B2B sales experience and a strong ability to engage with C-suite leaders. This role promises attractive performance-based earnings, excellent career progression, and industry training. Join a rapidly growing team to drive impactful sales strategies.

Benefits

Performance-based bonuses

Career progression opportunities

Equity opportunities for high performers

In-depth industry training

Personalised development plans

Qualifications

• 3+ years experience in B2B enterprise sales or business development.
• Strong understanding of consultative selling and tailoring messaging.
• Experience building sales pipelines from lead generation to close.

Responsibilities

• Identify and qualify new enterprise opportunities through outreach.
• Build detailed account plans identifying decision-makers.
• Support pitches and proposal development with sales leaders.

Skills

B2B enterprise sales experience

Consultative selling

Excellent communication skills

Stakeholder management

Organisational skills

Resilience and adaptability

Education

Degree (2:1 or above)

Tools

LinkedIn Sales Navigator

CRM tools (Salesforce, HubSpot)

Job description

Business Development Manager - Manchester

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Role Overview

Our client is seeking a Business Development Manager to join their high‑performing Manchester team and help grow a sophisticated enterprise sales pipeline across global markets.

The Role

As the Business Development Manager, you will shape sales strategy and support the full sales cycle, from identifying prospects to delivering tailored proposals. You will position the business as a trusted partner for payment optimisation and performance improvement for global enterprise clients.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead Generation & Pipeline Growth: Identify, research, and qualify new enterprise opportunities through outbound outreach and networking.
• Strategic Account Mapping: Build detailed account plans, identifying decision‑makers, influencers and strategic entry points using tools such as LinkedIn Sales Navigator and CRM systems.
• Sales Process Support: Collaborate with senior sales leaders on pitches, proposals, and follow‑ups.
• Proposal Development: Produce compelling proposals and presentations tailored to client needs and objectives.
• Market Intelligence: Monitor industry trends to refine sales strategy and positioning.
• Cross‑Functional Collaboration: Work with internal teams including Insights, Consulting and Marketing to strengthen your understanding of the payments ecosystem and customer challenges.

About You

• 3+ years experience in B2B enterprise sales or business development, ideally within consulting or professional services.
• Degree educated – 2:1 or above.
• A strong understanding of consultative selling and the ability to tailor messaging effectively.
• Experience building and managing a sales pipeline from lead generation to close.
• Excellent communication, presentation and stakeholder‑management skills, including experience engaging C‑suite leaders.
• A self‑motivated, organised and results‑oriented approach.
• Resilience, adaptability, and comfort working in a dynamic, fast‑moving environment.

Preferred Experience

• Selling consulting, advisory or professional services to large enterprise retailers merchants.
• Using CRM tools such as Salesforce or HubSpot.
• Strong analytical skills and the ability to turn complex data into compelling insights.

What's On Offer

• Attractive performance‑based earning potential, including KPI‑driven bonuses.
• Excellent career progression within a fast‑growth business.
• Future equity opportunities for high performers.
• In‑depth payments industry training and continuous development.
• A personalised development plan aligned to your professional goals.