Business Development Manager

Join our client as a Business Development Manager.

The company is a well-established national organisation with a service centre in Norwich. From here they serve clients across Norfolk, Suffolk, Northeast Essex, and Cambridgeshire. 

They are active in diverse sectors such as food manufacturing, oil and gas, renewable energy, and marine industries. The company values flexibility, autonomy, and a proactive approach to business development.

What's in it for you as a Business Development Manager? 

• Salary range: £35,000 – £40,000 per annum depending on experience
• Profit share scheme (site performance-dependent)
• Company car or car allowance 
• Pension scheme (provider: Aegon)
• Standard working hours: Monday–Friday 8:30am–5:00pm

The position is for a Business Development Manager responsible for generating new business across the designated region. This is a field-based role with regular office visits required for training and coordination.

The successful candidate will be tasked with building relationships from scratch rather than managing existing accounts. The company seeks someone who is self-motivated, organized, and capable of managing their own diary effectively.

Business Development Managers Responsibilities:

• Identify and pursue new business opportunities within the assigned territory (Norfolk, Suffolk, Northeast Essex, Cambridgeshire)
• Conduct face-to-face meetings with potential clients across target industries (food manufacturing, oil & gas, renewables, marine)
• Develop relationships with new customers; no existing accounts will be handed over
• Manage own schedule and appointments autonomously while maintaining regular communication with the office
• Attend the Norwich office as required for training and team coordination
• Contribute to overall sales targets and support the growth of the regional sales team

What we're looking for:

• Proven experience in business development or B2B field sales (any industry considered; manufacturing/engineering/advantageous but not essential)
• Strong interpersonal skills with ability to build rapport quickly
• Self-starter comfortable working independently and managing own diary
• Full driving license and ability to travel regularly within the region
• Commutable distance to Norwich for regular office attendance (especially during onboarding/training)
• Open to candidates at all career stages—both experienced professionals and ambitious early-career candidates will be considered

Apply now to join this well-established company as a Business Development Manager. 

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