Details:
- Salary: £48,000 - 56,000 - Annum
- Job Type: Permanent
- Job Status: Full-Time
- Salary Per: Annum
- Location: Preston Lancashire
- Date: 2 days ago
Description:
Business Development Manager
Hybrid | UK-Based | £48,000 - £56,000 Basic + £18,000 OTE
I'm currently partnering with a growing leadership and culture consultancy to recruit a Business Development Manager. This is an exciting opportunity to join a highly respected organisation that works with clients to strengthen leadership capability, improve organisational culture, and drive sustainable business performance.
The business has established a strong reputation within the leadership and organisational development space and is now looking to expand its commercial team. They're seeking an ambitious and relationship-focused business development professional who can help generate new opportunities, build trusted client relationships, and contribute to continued growth.
The Opportunity
Reporting directly to the Commercial Director, you'll play a key role in identifying and developing new business opportunities across a range of sectors. You'll be engaging with HR leaders, Learning & Development professionals, People Directors, and senior business stakeholders, helping organisations access solutions that create meaningful and lasting change.
The organisation is open to both full-time and part-time applicants and offers a flexible, hybrid working environment.
Key Responsibilities
Qualify and convert inbound leads generated through marketing activity and referrals.
Identify and develop new business opportunities aligned with consultancy services.
Build and maintain relationships with senior HR, People, and business leaders.
Generate opportunities through networking, referrals, and proactive business development activity.
Collaborate with consultants to create proposals, presentations, and client pitches.
Manage and maintain an active sales pipeline.
Work closely with external partners and suppliers to support lead generation initiatives.
Represent the business professionally at meetings, networking events, and industry forums.
What We're Looking For
Proven experience in business development, sales, partnerships, or client acquisition.
Experience within consultancy, leadership development, organisational development, learning and development, HR services, or a related sector.
Strong networking and relationship-building skills.
Confidence engaging with senior stakeholders and decision-makers.
A self-starter who can work autonomously while contributing to a collaborative team environment.
What's on Offer
Basic salary of £48,000 - £56,000.
Commission structure with £18,000 on-target earnings.
Flexible working arrangements, including part-time opportunities.
Hybrid working model.
Opportunity to join a growing and values-led consultancy.
Direct exposure to senior leadership and the ability to influence business growth.
Supportive and collaborative culture with genuine opportunities for professional development.If you're a commercially minded business development professional who enjoys building relationships and wants to work with an organisation making a genuine impact on leadership and organisational culture, I'd be keen to speak with you