Business Development Manager recruitment agency listing
A business development manager is required to work with sales staff and other key employees in order to grow existing sales accounts, develop customer relationships and secure new sales opportunities. Their ultimate goal is to maximise a company's revenues through business acumen and the development of client relationships.
Whilst there is no defined pathway into employment as a business development manager, recruitment agencies are usually looking for candidates with direct sales experience in their specific area of expertise. Many existing business development managers worked their way up to their positions via various sales roles. Quality degrees in related subjects are beneficial; however, relevant experience and a proven track record of success are the most important requirements.
Skills and Salary
The role of a business development manager requires quick thinking, an eye for detail and a proactive approach to achieving targets, and successful candidates will need to demonstrate these attributes to secure the best positions. Candidates will also need to demonstrate a knowledge of current trends in their respective industries, as well as the ability to persuade through effective communication.
Companies in the marketing, IT, manufacturing and retail industries are amongst the biggest employers of business development managers. The demand for experienced personnel in the UK waned somewhat during the financial crisis, but increasing consumer confidence has led to a relatively sudden increase in vacancies for talented motivated and experienced candidates. It is not unusual for large employers such as BAE Systems and Apple to pay business development managers up to £100,000 per year for their services. However, salaries of between £40,000 and £80,000 per year are more common.
Recruit Mint Ltd
Business Development Manager - Sales
Covers: 60 mile radius of Peterborough | Contract, Part Time, Permanent, Temporary | Salaries from £17k - £100k
Absolute Sales & Marketing Specialists
Business Development Manager - Sales
Covers: UK wide | Permanent | Salaries £15k - £100k+
Aspion - Sales Recruitment
Business Development Manager - Sales
Covers: North West England, North Wales & Midlands | Contract, Part Time, Permanent, Temporary | Salaries from £17k - £60k
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Executive Sales & Marketing Recruitment
Business Development Manager - Sales
Covers: Nationwide | Part Time, Permanent, Temporary | Salaries £15k - £100k+
Delve Recruitment Limited
Business Development Manager - Sales
Covers: UK and International Search | Contract, Permanent | Salaries from £35k - £100k+
Get Recruited - Experts in Sales & Marketing
Business Development Manager - Sales
Covers: Nationwide Coverage / UK Wide | Contract, Part Time, Permanent | Salaries £15k - £100k+
Food Careers (Food Manufacturing Recruitment) Ltd
Business Development Manager - Sales
Covers: UK Wide | Contract, Part Time, Permanent, Temporary | Salaries from £25k - £100k
BMS Performance
Business Development Manager - Sales
Covers: UK and Republic of Ireland | Permanent | Salaries from £17k - £100k+
Berry Recruitment - Office and Professional division
Business Development Manager - Sales
Covers: UK wide | Contract, Part Time, Permanent, Temporary | Salaries £15k - £100k+
Halo Personnel Ltd
Business Development Manager - Sales
Covers: UK Wide | Contract, Part Time, Permanent, Temporary | Salaries £15k - £100k
Birchfield Recruitment Ltd - Permanent Recruitment
Business Development Manager - Sales
Covers: Liverpool, Manchester, North West | Contract, Permanent | Salaries from £17k - £100k+
Ella Consultants
Business Development Manager - Sales
Covers: Glasgow | Contract, Part Time, Permanent, Temporary | Salaries £15k - £100k+
Buchan and London Recruitment Ltd
Business Development Manager - Sales
Covers: Nationwide | Contract, Part Time, Permanent | Salaries £15k - £100k
Unity Resourcing
Business Development Manager - Sales
Covers: Yorkshire and Humberside | Contract, Part Time, Permanent | Salaries £15k - £60k
Nelson Recruitment Services Ltd
Business Development Manager - Sales
Covers: West Midlands, Worcestershire, Staffordshire | Contract, Part Time, Permanent, Temporary | Salaries £15k - £100k+
Equation Recruitment
Business Development Manager - Sales
Covers: UK wide | Contract, Part Time, Permanent, Temporary | Salaries £15k - £100k+
Busy Bee Recruitment Ltd
Business Development Manager - Sales
Covers: London, East Anglia and Home Counties | Contract, Part Time, Permanent, Temporary | Salaries £15k - £100k
HRSS Recruitment Specialists
Business Development Manager - Sales
Covers: England | Contract, Part Time, Permanent | Salaries £15k - £100k+
Universal Staffing Solutions Ltd
Business Development Manager - Sales
Covers: North West & Wales | Contract, Part Time, Permanent, Temporary | Salaries £15k - £100k+
Top Grade Recruitment Ltd
Business Development Manager - Sales
Covers: Nationwide | Contract, Part Time, Permanent, Temporary | Salaries £15k - £100k
Connect Appointments
Business Development Manager - Sales
Covers: Scotland & North East England | Contract, Part Time, Permanent, Temporary | Salaries £15k - £100k+