Business Development Manager

Business Development Manager (BDM)North DevonOTE circa £50,000 - £60,000 (depending on experience)Full-time, PermanentOffice & 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.

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