Sr Business Development Manager

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Senior Business Development Manager

We are seeking an accomplished Senior Business Development Manager to drive sustainable growth, develop strategic partnerships and expand market presence across key sectors. This is a senior commercial role for an ambitious professional who can combine strategic thinking with hands-on relationship management and a strong focus on delivering measurable results.

You will take ownership of the business development pipeline, identifying new opportunities and converting them into profitable, long-term relationships. Working closely with senior stakeholders and internal teams, you will shape commercial strategy, strengthen market positioning and ensure that client needs are translated into compelling solutions.

Key responsibilities

  • Develop and deliver a clear business development strategy aligned with growth objectives.
  • Research target markets, identify prospective clients and build a robust pipeline of opportunities.
  • Lead the full sales cycle, from initial engagement and qualification through to negotiation and contract completion.
  • Build and maintain trusted relationships with senior decision-makers, clients and strategic partners.
  • Prepare persuasive proposals, presentations, tenders and commercial business cases.
  • Collaborate with delivery, marketing, finance and leadership teams to ensure a joined-up approach to growth.
  • Monitor market trends, competitor activity and customer insight to inform commercial decisions.
  • Track performance against targets, maintain accurate pipeline records and provide regular reports to senior leadership.
  • Support the development of new products, services and routes to market.

About you

You will have substantial experience in business development, strategic sales or a related commercial discipline, ideally within a complex or consultative environment. You will be confident engaging senior stakeholders, managing high-value opportunities and influencing outcomes through clear, credible communication.

We are looking for someone commercially astute, resilient and highly organised, with a proven record of exceeding targets and developing lasting partnerships. Strong negotiation, presentation and analytical skills are essential, alongside the ability to work independently and collaboratively. Experience using CRM systems and interpreting pipeline data is also required.

What is offered

This opportunity offers the chance to make a visible contribution to ambitious growth plans, work with a talented professional team and influence the direction of future business development. A competitive salary and benefits package is available, alongside opportunities for professional progression.

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Added 28/10/2026
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