Business Development Manager
Business Development Manager – Network Security
Location: Basingstoke
Job Type: Full-Time | Predominantly Office-Based
Salary: £40,000 – £60,000 Basic + Uncapped Commission
Our client is an award-winning technology and cyber security specialist, they're looking for an ambitious Business Development Manager to join its growing commercial team.
This is an excellent opportunity for a driven sales professional with experience in IT, networking, managed services or cyber security sales who thrives in a target-driven environment and enjoys building long-term client relationships.
The business supports a wide range of enterprise, public sector and mid-market organisations across sectors including financial services, retail, healthcare, logistics, education and government, helping customers improve security posture, reduce operational risk and modernise complex IT environments.
Key Responsibilities:
- Generate new business opportunities across existing and new customer accounts
- Build strong relationships with customers, prospects and technology partners
- Promote networking, cyber security and managed service solutions
- Conduct proactive outbound business development activity, including cold calling
- Maintain high levels of daily sales activity and pipeline generation
- Manage leads, opportunities and forecasting through CRM systems
- Support marketing campaigns and follow up on inbound engagement activity
- Prepare quotations, proposals and customer-facing documentation
- Attend customer meetings where required
- Maintain accurate sales forecasting and reporting
- Achieve and exceed daily, weekly and monthly KPI targets
- Develop strong knowledge of the company’s technology solutions and services
Skills & Experience Required:
- Minimum 2 years’ experience within IT, MSP, networking or cyber security sales
- Previous experience in a proactive outbound or cold-calling sales environment
- Strong communication and relationship-building skills
- Highly motivated with a positive and professional attitude
- Comfortable working in a fast-paced, target-driven environment
- Excellent organisational and time management abilities
- Ability to work independently and use initiative
- Strong written communication and attention to detail
- Experience using CRM systems and Microsoft Office applications
- Genuine interest in technology, networking and cyber security
- Full UK driving licence and access to a vehicle
What’s on Offer:
- Uncapped commission structure
- Clear progression opportunities into senior sales or account management roles
- Exposure to leading cyber security and networking technologies
- Supportive and collaborative sales environment
- Opportunity to work with enterprise and public sector clients
- Ongoing training and career development