Business Development Manager – Hampton | £48K–£53K + Uncapped Commission

The Opportunity

We are currently recruiting for an experienced Business Development Manager to join an established and highly regarded organisation based in Hampton, with regular nationwide travel.

This is a fantastic opportunity for a driven, consultative sales professional to take ownership of the full new business cycle, developing relationships with prospective clients and delivering tailored commercial solutions across a broad range of industries.

You do not need previous fleet or vehicle leasing experience. We are keen to hear from experienced Business Development Managers, Sales Managers and New Business professionals from wider solutions-led B2B environments who have a strong track record of winning new business and managing complex sales opportunities.

The role offers a basic salary of £48,000–£53,000 depending on experience, alongside uncapped commission and a company car or cash allowance, providing excellent earning potential for the right candidate.

Key Responsibilities

• Develop and manage a strong pipeline of new business opportunities
• Identify and engage prospective clients across multiple sectors
• Build long-term relationships with key decision-makers
• Manage the complete sales process from initial prospecting through to negotiation and close
• Understand individual client requirements and develop tailored commercial solutions
• Prepare high-quality proposals, presentations and bid responses
• Lead and contribute to tender and framework opportunities
• Develop pricing proposals and support commercial negotiations
• Work closely with internal departments throughout the sales process
• Maintain accurate CRM records, pipeline information and sales forecasts
• Attend client meetings, industry events and exhibitions
• Manage the successful transition of newly won clients into the Account Management team
• Ensure opportunities are progressed efficiently through the sales pipeline
• Support wider commercial growth objectives

Requirements

• Proven Business Development experience within a solutions-led B2B sales environment
• Strong track record of developing and winning new business
• Experience managing the full sales cycle
• Excellent relationship-building and consultative selling skills
• Experience working with bids, tenders, proposals and presentations
• Strong commercial awareness
• Confident negotiation skills
• Ability to communicate effectively with stakeholders at all levels
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Strong organisational skills
• Proactive and commercially driven approach
• Comfortable travelling nationwide for client meetings
• Full UK driving licence

Previous experience within fleet management, vehicle leasing or vehicle funding would be advantageous but is not essential.

Skills and Qualities

• Strong new business development ability
• Consultative sales approach
• Excellent relationship-building skills
• Commercially astute
• Confident negotiator
• Persuasive communicator
• Strong presentation skills
• Highly organised
• Proactive and self-motivated
• Comfortable managing complex sales opportunities
• Able to build credibility with senior stakeholders
• Results focused
• Strong pipeline management skills
• Confident working independently and travelling regularly

Working Location

This role will involve a combination of working from the company’s Hampton Head Office and travelling nationwide to meet prospective clients.

Regular travel will form an important part of the position.

What’s On Offer

• £48,000–£53,000 basic salary depending on experience
• Uncapped commission
• Company car or cash allowance
• 37.5-hour working week
• 25 days annual leave
• Annual leave increasing with service to a maximum of 30 days
• 4% matched pension contribution
• Private medical care following successful completion of the assessment period
• Life assurance at 3.5x scheme earnings following successful completion of the assessment period
• Generous sickness entitlement
• Excellent earning potential
• High level of autonomy
• Opportunity to manage the full new business cycle
• Long-term career development within an established organisation

How to Apply

This role is being recruited by Halmer Group on behalf of our client.

If you are an experienced Business Development Manager or B2B sales professional with a strong track record of winning new business and managing complex commercial opportunities, we’d love to hear from you.

Please submit your CV outlining your relevant business development, sales and commercial experience.

All applications will be treated in strict confidence.

Due to the volume of applications we receive, if you have not heard from us within 14 days of submitting your application, please assume that on this occasion your application has been unsuccessful.