Lloyd Barnes Recruitment
Business Development Manager (BDM)
North Devon
OTE circa £50,000 – £60,000 (depending on experience)
Full-time, Permanent
Office & Field based
Our client, an expanding business based in North Devon, is looking to appoint a commercially astute Business Development Manager on a full-time, permanent basis.
As the Business Development Manager, you'll be someone who enjoys opening doors, building meaningful client relationships, and converting opportunities into sustainable revenue streams. This is a newly created position, offering the chance to play a pivotal role in driving new business acquisition and supporting long-term growth.
The responsibilities:
- Identify and target new business opportunities through proactive outreach and market insight
- Build relationships with key decision-makers and convert leads into long-term clients
- Deliver tailored proposals and quotations aligned to customer requirements
- Manage the onboarding of new accounts, ensuring strong early-stage development
- Maintain awareness of market trends, competitors, and industry developments
- Support product promotion initiatives across multi-media channels
- Manage and track pipeline activity, ensuring accurate forecasting
- Conduct regular client visits to strengthen engagement and drive revenue
The candidate:
- Demonstrable success in a B2B sales or business development role, ideally within a manufacturing environment
- Strong interpersonal and negotiation skills with a consultative approach
- Highly organised with the ability to manage multiple priorities
- Confident using CRM systems and Microsoft Office tools
- Full UK driving licence and willingness to travel for client meetings
If you're a results-driven professional who enjoys combining strategic thinking with hands-on sales and wants to make a tangible impact within a growing business, and would like to know more about this opportunity, please get in touch with Rachel Dawson, here at Lloyd Barnes Recruitment.
Ref: 15264
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