Business Development Manager

Business Development Manager

Hybrid | UK-Based | -48,000 - -56,000 Basic + -18,000 OTE

I''m currently partnering with a growing leadership and culture consultancy to recruit a Business Development Manager. This is an exciting opportunity to join a highly respected organisation that works with clients to strengthen leadership capability, improve organisational culture, and drive sustainable business performance.

The business has established a strong reputation within the leadership and organisational development space and is now looking to expand its commercial team. They''re seeking an ambitious and relationship-focused business development professional who can help generate new opportunities, build trusted client relationships, and contribute to continued growth.

Reporting directly to the Commercial Director, you''ll play a key role in identifying and developing new business opportunities across a range of sectors. You''ll be engaging with HR leaders, Learning & Development professionals, People Directors, and senior business stakeholders, helping organisations access solutions that create meaningful and lasting change.

The organisation is open to both full-time and part-time applicants and offers a flexible, hybrid working environment.

• Qualify and convert inbound leads generated through marketing activity and referrals.
• Identify and develop new business opportunities aligned with consultancy services.
• Build and maintain relationships with senior HR, People, and business leaders.
• Generate opportunities through networking, referrals, and proactive business development activity.
• Collaborate with consultants to create proposals, presentations, and client pitches.
• Manage and maintain an active sales pipeline.
• Work closely with external partners and suppliers to support lead generation initiatives.
• Represent the business professionally at meetings, networking events, and industry forums.

• Proven experience in business development, sales, partnerships, or client acquisition.
• Experience within consultancy, leadership development, organisational development, learning and development, HR services, or a related sector.
• Strong networking and relationship-building skills.
• Confidence engaging with senior stakeholders and decision-makers.
• A self-starter who can work autonomously while contributing to a collaborative team environment.

• Basic salary of -48,000 - -56,000.
• Commission structure with -18,000 on-target earnings.
• Flexible working arrangements, including part-time opportunities.
• Hybrid working model.
• Opportunity to join a growing and values-led consultancy.
• Direct exposure to senior leadership and the ability to influence business growth.
• Supportive and collaborative culture with genuine opportunities for professional development.

If you''re a commercially minded business development professional who enjoys building relationships and wants to work with an organisation making a genuine impact on leadership and organisational culture, I''d be keen to speak with you.