Business Development Manager
Oscar · Leicester, England ·
Business Development Manager - IT / Managed Services Salary: 35,000-55,000 depending on experience + uncapped commissionLocation: Leicestershire | Hybrid About the role An established Managed Service Provider (MSP) is looking for a driven and ambitious Business Development Manager to join its growing sales team.
This is an ideal opportunity for someone with 1-2 years of B2B IT sales experience who is hungry to develop their career, build a strong pipeline and, most importantly, earn through uncapped commission. The business provides SMEs with a range of technology solutions including IT support, cybersecurity, cloud services and IT projects.
You'll be given a small number of existing accounts from day one, but the key focus of the role will be new business development - finding opportunities, winning new customers and growing your own portfolio. Strong IT knowledge and previous experience selling within the technology sector are essential.
What you'll do Generate new business through outbound prospecting, cold calling, email, networking and referralsBuild and manage your own sales pipelineIdentify and qualify new opportunities within the SME marketArrange and run discovery meetings with potential customersUnderstand customer requirements and work with the technical team to develop solutionsSell managed IT support, cybersecurity, cloud services, projects, hardware and softwarePrepare quotes and proposals and manage opportunities through to closeBuild strong, long-term relationships with customersIdentify upselling and cross-selling opportunitiesKeep CRM records, pipeline activity and forecasting accurateWork towards and exceed monthly and annual sales targets What we're looking for We're looking for someone who is commercially hungry, competitive and motivated by earning potential.
You don't need 5-10 years of sales experience. We're particularly interested in candidates with around 1-2 years of IT sales experience who are ready to take the next step. Essential Around 1-2 years' B2B sales experience, ideally within IT, MSP, technology or telecomsA genuine understanding of IT products and servicesComfortable making cold calls and carrying out outbound prospectingAmbitious and motivated by hitting targets and earning commissionConfident communicator with good objection-handling skillsOrganised and capable of managing your own pipeline and follow-upsCompetitive, resilient and able to handle rejectionSelf-motivated and comfortable working independentlyKeen to develop a long-term career in IT sales The right attitude matters We're looking for someone who wants to build a career and earn well, rather than simply manage a sales territory.
If you're the type of person who enjoys chasing opportunities, closing deals and seeing your earnings increase as your performance improves, this could be a great opportunity. What you'll get 35,000-55,000 basic salary, depending on experienceUncapped commissionStrong earning potential for high performersA small number of existing accounts to get you startedSupport from an experienced technical teamIT vendor training and certification opportunitiesClear career progressionPotential progression into senior sales, team leadership and managementHybrid workingSupportive team environmentStrong work-life balance Who this role would suit This role would suit someone currently working as an: IT Sales ExecutiveJunior Business Development ManagerIT Account ManagerTechnology Sales ExecutiveSales Development Representative with IT experienceIf you've got 1-2 years of IT sales experience, understand the technology you're selling and are genuinely hungry to make money through commission, we'd like to hear from you.
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