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Business Development Manager

Job Title: Business Development Manager
Contract Type: Permanent
Location: Reading
Industry:
Salary: Negotiable
Start Date: asap
Duration: permanent
REF: PP/CK/BDM_1770303614
Contact Name: Caroline Kennedy
Contact Email: caroline.kennedy@projectpeople.com
Job Published: about 7 hours ago

Job Description

Business Development Manager

Permanent

Theale/Home

We're looking for a high‑energy Business Development Manager to drive new revenue across the UK Public Sector. The Business Development Manager will identify, engage, and convert new business opportunities, build a strong pipeline, and secure high‑value contracts through smart market insight, strategic outreach, and confident commercial execution.

Responsibilities of the Business Development Manager include:

  • Drive new business growth through proactive outreach, networking, and targeted campaigns
  • Build, qualify, and manage a strong sales pipeline with disciplined CRM management
  • Use market insight to identify opportunities and shape winning strategies
  • Create commercial models and business cases that influence senior decision‑makers
  • Convert prospects into customers through consultative, value‑led selling
  • Collaborate with internal teams to deliver aligned, successful outcomes
  • Report on pipeline performance and drive continuous improvement

The successful Business Development Manager will have:

  • Proven success selling into the UK Public Sector, Utilities, or Transportation
  • Strong background in mobile/telecoms or digital infrastructure
  • A hunter mindset - proactive, persistent, creative, and commercially sharp
  • Ability to translate technical solutions into clear customer value
  • Strong negotiation, communication, and relationship‑building skills
  • Experience opening new enterprise and SMB accounts
  • Confident working at pace and managing multiple priorities
  • CRM and Microsoft Office proficiency

To apply for the Business Development Manager, please send your CV to caroline.kennedy@projectpeople.com

Project People is acting as an Employment Agency in relation to this vacancy.