Business Development Manager

BUSINESS DEVELOPMENT MANAGER BELFAST £32,000 BASIC FULL TIME, PERMANENT Are you a Business Development Manager with experience selling B2B services, building trusted relationships and managing sales cycles? Get Recruited is partnering with an established software development and digital services business to recruit a Business Development Manager to take ownership of its sales activity, working closely with the business owner.

With a strong referral network, the business is looking for a Business Development Manager who can develop existing relationships, identify new opportunities and guide customers through a consultative sales process. If you're a Business Development Manager, Sales Manager, Account Director, Key Account Manager or Business Development Executive with a background in B2B service sales, this could be an excellent next step.

THE OPPORTUNITY

As Business Development Manager, you'll help businesses understand how software development, automation, AI and improvements to their technology systems can support their operations and growth. Much of the current business comes through referrals, providing a strong foundation for a Business Development Manager to build on while introducing a more structured approach to prospecting, account development and follow-up.

You'll work directly with the owner to progressively take responsibility for sales, collaborating with technical colleagues to develop proposals that reflect customer needs. THE BUSINESS DEVELOPMENT MANAGER ROLE: Take ownership of new business opportunities and develop relationships with existing customers.

Manage incoming referrals, qualify enquiries and identify opportunities for additional services. Proactively approach businesses with technology challenges, using research and thoughtful questioning to start relevant conversations.

Lead discovery meetings to understand customer priorities, current systems and the commercial impact of potential improvements. Work with technical colleagues to develop tailored proposals, presentations and responses to tenders where required.

Build relationships with senior decision-makers and confidently present the value of proposed solutions. Manage commercial negotiations, agree expectations and progress opportunities through longer sales cycles. Apply your Key Account Manager skills to developing long-term partnerships and identifying further opportunities within accounts.

Maintain accurate customer records, pipeline updates and follow-up activity using the company's own sales system. Coordinate a clear handover to delivery colleagues, ensuring agreed requirements and commitments are understood.

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