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Business Development Manager
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Job Description
Business Development Manager
Manchester City Centre
Up to £40,000 basic - Over £65,000 OTE
Role Overview
We are seeking a high-performing Business Development Manager to drive new client acquisition. This is a pure B2B sales role focused on engaging professional firms, building relationships, and converting opportunities into signed agreements.
This position is suited to ambitious, commercially driven individuals who are motivated by results and rewarded accordingly. With a strong commission structure and a proven service offering, this role offers significant earning potential for those willing to put in the work.
Key Responsibilities
Business Development & Sales
Identify and engage potential B2B clients within the legal and professional services sector.
Generate new business opportunities through outbound outreach, networking, and follow-up activity.
Deliver clear, confident explanations of the Post Complete service and its commercial benefits.
Manage the full sales cycle from initial contact through to signed agreement.
Consistently meet and exceed individual sales targets.
Client Engagement
Build and maintain strong relationships with prospective clients.
Understand client processes and position the service as a solution to reduce risk and improve efficiency.
Handle objections confidently and professionally.
Maintain regular follow-up to convert warm opportunities into live clients.
Pipeline & Performance Management
Maintain accurate records of activity and pipeline.
Manage multiple prospects and opportunities simultaneously.
Track performance against targets and take ownership of results.
Contribute to ongoing refinement of outreach and sales approach.
Qualifications & Experience
Proven experience in B2B sales is essential.
Background in one or more of the following is required
Software / SaaS sales
Legal services
Professional services
Demonstrable track record of achieving or exceeding sales targets.
Experience managing a full sales cycle from prospecting to close.
Skills & Competencies
Highly driven and target-focused.
Strong communication and negotiation skills.
Confident, resilient, and comfortable with outbound activity.
Commercially aware with a results-oriented mindset.
Ability to work independently and manage time effectively.
Motivated by performance-based earnings and progression.
Salary & Commission
£40,000 basic salary
Uncapped commission - £500 per deal signed
On-target earnings: £65,000+
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