Business Development Manager

Job Description:

Do you thrive in a fast-paced sales environment?

Do you enjoy building strong relationships over the phone?

Are you motivated by selling something with purpose and real impact?

A growing organisation in Kettering is seeking a confident Business Development Manager to join their commercial team. This role will suit a Business Development Manager who loves structured sales activity, proactive prospecting, and guiding decision-makers through a consultative sales process.

The Role

• Drive new business through phone, email and LinkedIn outreach

• Build and manage a healthy sales pipeline using the CRM

• Hold discovery calls with HR, Talent and People leaders

• Present solutions via online meetings

• Handle objections confidently and progress opportunities through the sales cycle

• Work towards and exceed monthly sales targets

• Support marketing campaigns and attend industry events

• Maintain accurate administration and manage the customer journey end-to-end

About You

• 2+ years’ experience in B2B sales, business development or recruitment sales

• Confident with high-volume outreach and proactive prospecting

• Proven track record of hitting or exceeding targets

• Organised, resilient and process-driven

• Strong CRM discipline and appreciation for good data

• Motivated by both commercial success and positive social impact

• Experience selling into HR/Talent teams is beneficial but not essential

Salary & Benefits

• £28,000 – £32,000 basic (DOE)

• Uncapped commission

• Hybrid working (WFH Fridays)

• 25 days annual leave + bank holidays

• Additional wellbeing days

• Paid volunteer days

• Free breakfast and lunch

• Free on-site parking

• Sick pay

• Friendly, inclusive office environment