Sales Business Development Manager

Sales Business Development Manager

£30,000 base salary | £35,000 OTE | Uncapped commission Hybrid – Peterborough

Are you an ambitious sales professional ready to shape the growth of a specialist software and consultancy business? This is a rare opportunity to take on a high-impact role within a growing organisation that delivers unique, data-driven mapping solutions to clients across the UK and the US.

You’ll become the face of the business within a key UK market while also supporting a growing international customer base. With full training provided, you’ll develop into a product expert, able to confidently present to clients and industry groups, advise on data insights, and drive substantial new business opportunities.

What you’ll be doing

• Identifying and targeting potential clients for software subscriptions and consultancy services
• Developing and executing successful plans to grow the customer base
• Winning new business and nurturing long-term client relationships
• Managing projects in collaboration with the wider team
• Attending industry events to network and represent the business
• Building and maintaining partnerships with referral networks
• Conducting demos, presentations and consultations to help clients understand project outcomes
• Completing CRM updates, reporting on KPIs, and maintaining accurate sales documentation
• Carrying out day-to-day activities such as responding to enquiries, software demos, outreach, and supporting client delivery

What we’re looking for

Essential:

• Proven track record in sales, business development or a related field
• Excellent communication skills (written and verbal)
• Confidence delivering presentations both online and in-person
• Strong organisation, time management and project coordination skills
• Logical thinker with the ability to solve problems objectively
• Skilled relationship-builder with the ability to engage senior stakeholders
• Proficiency with sales reporting and tracking tools
• Willingness to travel for industry events

Desirable:

• Strong numeracy skills and confidence discussing KPIs and data insights
• Comfortable working with client data sets (no data manipulation required)
• Experience in technical sales or account management

About you

You’ll be motivated, commercially driven and eager to exceed targets. You’ll thrive in a role that blends autonomy with teamwork, and you’ll have the adaptability to work in a growing business with evolving priorities. Calm under pressure, proactive in your learning, and confident speaking to industry audiences—you enjoy building relationships and taking ownership of your success.

What’s on offer

• £30,000 base salary
• £35,000 OTE with uncapped commission potential
• Hybrid working (37.5 hours per week)
• Opportunities for occasional travel, including to the US
• Full training to develop genuine subject-matter expertise