Business Development Manager

Overview

£45,000 pa
Mid senior
Leeds, United Kingdom
Tech sales

Job Description

We are a fast-growing software company helping organisations strengthen their security awareness and reduce human-related security risks. Our platform is used by businesses, educational institutions, charities, and public sector organisations across multiple countries.

As an award-winning and rapidly scaling technology business, we pride ourselves on delivering innovative solutions, fostering a collaborative culture, and creating opportunities for ambitious individuals to develop their careers. We offer a supportive environment, structured learning and development, and the autonomy to make a meaningful impact.

The Opportunity

We are looking for a driven and ambitious salesperson to join our growing commercial team as a Business Development Manager.

This role is ideal for someone with sales experience who is looking to build on their success in a fast-paced technology environment. You will be responsible for generating new business opportunities, managing the full sales cycle, and building relationships with key decision-makers.

While experience in cyber security is not required, applicants with technology or SaaS sales backgrounds will be highly regarded.

Key Responsibilities

Prospecting & Pipeline Generation

  • Identify and engage prospective customers through outbound calling, email outreach, social selling, networking, and other sales activities.
  • Build and maintain a healthy sales pipeline within your assigned territory.

Consultative Selling

  • Understand customer challenges and requirements.
  • Conduct discovery meetings, presentations, and product demonstrations.
  • Position solutions effectively by linking customer needs to business value.

Full Sales Cycle Management

  • Manage opportunities from initial contact through to contract negotiation and close.
  • Ensure a seamless handover to customer success or implementation teams.

Target Achievement

  • Consistently meet or exceed individual sales targets and key performance indicators.
  • Maintain accurate forecasting and pipeline reporting.

Partner Engagement

  • Develop and maintain relationships with channel partners, resellers, and other strategic stakeholders.
  • Collaborate with partners to generate opportunities and improve win rates.

Internal Collaboration

  • Work closely with marketing, sales development, and customer success teams to maximise revenue opportunities.
  • Share market intelligence and customer feedback to support wider business objectives.

Essential Requirements

  • Minimum 1 year of experience in a similar sales role.
  • Proven track record of achieving sales targets and winning new business.
  • Strong verbal, written, and presentation skills.
  • Excellent communication and relationship-building abilities.
  • Self-motivated, ambitious, and results-driven.
  • Competitive mindset with a strong desire to succeed.
  • Team-oriented approach with a collaborative attitude.
  • Ability to receive feedback positively and adapt quickly.
  • Naturally curious with a willingness to learn and continuously improve.

Desirable Experience

  • Experience selling technology or SaaS solutions.
  • Experience working with channel partners or reseller networks.
  • Exposure to cyber security, information technology, or a related field.

What We Offer

  • Competitive base salary plus uncapped commission.
  • Structured training and professional development opportunities.
  • Clear career progression pathways.
  • Supportive and collaborative culture.
  • Flexible hybrid working.
  • Regular team events and social activities.
  • Opportunity to join a rapidly growing technology business.
  • Exposure to both strategic and enterprise-level sales opportunities.

What Success Looks Like

Within your first 12 months you will:

  • Consistently achieve or exceed your sales targets.
  • Build and maintain a strong, well-qualified pipeline.
  • Develop trusted relationships with key decision-makers.
  • Independently manage opportunities through the full sales cycle.
  • Demonstrate continuous growth through coaching and feedback.
  • Contribute positively to team culture and wider business goals.
  • Take advantage of opportunities to expand your responsibilities and career progression.

Interview Process

Stage 1: Introductory screening call
Stage 2: Competency-based interview, including sales experience review and role-play exercises
Stage 3: Final meeting with senior stakeholders and wider sales team (if required)

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