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Business Development Manager – 6655

Business Development Manager  6655

Location: Cheltenham (2 days WFH)
Salary: £30,000 – £40,000 + 20% bonus
Hours: Full-time, permanent

Are you a confident communicator who enjoys building relationships and spotting opportunities? This is an exciting opportunity for an ambitious Business Development Manager to join a growing organisation with a professional, forward-thinking culture.

The role:
You’ll be responsible for identifying and developing new business opportunities through proactive, research-led outreach. Using LinkedIn and email as your primary tools, you’ll build relationships with senior decision-makers, introduce the company’s services, and help drive long-term commercial growth.

Key responsibilities:

  • Research and identify potential clients across relevant sectors

  • Develop and deliver well-crafted outreach campaigns, primarily via LinkedIn and email

  • Build strong relationships with senior stakeholders and decision-makers

  • Manage meetings and presentations, articulating value clearly and confidently

  • Maintain accurate records and follow up consistently to nurture prospects

About you:

  • Some experience in sales or account management, ideally within a professional or consultative environment

  • Confident engaging with directors and senior stakeholders

  • Strong attention to detail and excellent written communication skills

  • Self-motivated and proactive, with a professional and positive attitude

  • Comfortable using LinkedIn and digital tools to research and connect with prospects

To be considered for this role, please email your CV to katie.tyrrell@first-base.co.uk or call Katie on 01453 755330.

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First Base Employment is acting as a recruitment agency in relation to this vacancy. We pride ourselves on delivering excellent service to both clients and candidates across the Commercial, Industrial and Engineering sectors.

Location

Cheltenham, Gloucestershire
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