| 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.