Kick-start your career with an exciting, fast-paced graduate/trainee development programme at the UK s fastest-growing SaaS Talent & HR Performance business.
Enjoy excellent rewards, hands-on learning, and a clear, structured pathway to accelerate your career.
Position: Graduate Trainee Business Development Executive
Location: Warrington (easily accessible from the M62)
Hybrid Working: Office-based Monday, Tuesday & Thursday. Work from home Wednesday & Friday.
Salary & Earnings
Are you looking for a role with clear progression, uncapped earning potential, and the opportunity to join a business achieving record breaking growth?
Your search ends here at Talos360.
Award Winning Workplace
Talos360 has been recognised as:
Why Join Us?
We believe in working hard, achieving results, and enjoying the journey along the way.
The Role
As a Graduate Trainee Business Development Executive, you will play a key role in driving our continued growth by generating new business leads and booking sales appointments within our target markets.
You will:
You ll follow a personalised Performance Development Plan, giving you a clear pathway into senior sales or leadership roles, depending on your ambitions.
Who This Role Is For
If you bring the drive and determination, we ll provide the training, structure, and support to help you thrive.
Apply today to become our next Graduate Trainee Business Development Executive.
Business Development Manager Fire & Security
£45,000 - £55,000 + OTE £70+ Company car & fuel + career development opportunities + progression + Annual leave + pension + more
Surrey
We are working with a fast-growing, ambitious Fire & Security specialist looking to appoint a driven Business Development Manager to join their expanding team. This is a fantastic opportunity to play a key role in the next phase of growth, working across the super prime residential sector, estate house projects, and supporting the company s expansion into the commercial market.
This role offers the chance to bring your own network, develop long-term client relationships, and work in a business that genuinely rewards performance and progression.
The Role
You will be responsible for generating and managing business across a mix of 70% repeat and 30% new business, working closely with existing high-end clients while identifying new opportunities. You will focus on building strong relationships with developers, main contractors, consultants, and private clients within the fire and security space.
Key responsibilities include:
The Candidate
What s on offer
If you are looking to join a business where your network, drive, and ambition will be recognised and rewarded, please apply or get in touch for a confidential discussion.
Call Emily on (phone number removed) for a confidential chat
Sales Lead / Head of Sales / Sales Director / Account Director
SR2 is supporting a fast-growing technology provider and managed service provider that delivers modern IT solutions, cloud services, and strategic infrastructure support to enterprise clients. They partner closely with leading vendors including Microsoft and Cisco to deliver secure, scalable and future-proof technology environments.
This role is a pure new business position. It is suited to a true hunter, someone who thrives on opening doors, building new relationships, and converting opportunities into long-term client partnerships.
The Opportunity:
You will take ownership of driving new revenue across enterprise and mid-market organisations. This is 100% focused on winning new logos and building strategic accounts from scratch.
You will:
You will be supported by a highly capable technical and delivery team who enable you to focus on winning and growing new accounts.
Requirements:
Why join:
Interview Process: 2-stage interview process
If you are a commercially driven new business sales professional who thrives on building accounts from the ground up and wants to join a growing, ambitious tech provider - we would love to hear from you.
Please apply with a copy of your CV and Emma from SR2 will contact potential candidates regarding next steps.
Desirable but not essential:
What You’ll Get
Why Join Us?
We’re a customer-first business that values empathy, teamwork, and quality service. You’ll be given the tools and training to succeed, supported by a team that genuinely cares about delivering a great customer experience.
Apply now and be the friendly voice our customers rely on.
Job Type: Full-time
Benefits:
Business Development Executive
Hemel Hempstead Up to £45,000 Basic (Realistic Double OTE) + Benefits
Join a well-established IT and telecommunications provider delivering technology solutions to businesses across multiple sectors. With a strong reputation for service and long-term client partnerships, this is an opportunity to develop your career within a growing tech-focused sales environment where performance is recognised and rewarded.
Why apply:
What we’re looking for:
If you re ambitious, confident in your sales ability, and looking to build a long-term career within IT and telecoms, this role offers the structure, earning potential, and progression to take your career to the next level.
Business Development Manager Bathroom Brassware
Job Title: Area Sales Manager Bathroom Brassware
Industry Sector: Housebuilder, Housing Developer, KBB, Bathrooms, Bathroom Taps, Brassware, Showers, Sanitaryware, Tapware, Housebuilders, Regional Builders, Private Developers, Plumbing & Heating Merchants
Area to be covered: Midlands up to M62 Corridor
Remuneration: £50,000-£55,000 Neg. + Bonus and possible guarantee year one
Benefits: Fully expensed EV & Benefits Package
The role of the Business Development Manager Bathroom Brassware will involve:
The ideal applicant will be a Business Development Manager - Bathroom Brassware with:
The Company:
Mitchell Maguire is a specialist Construction Field Sales Recruitment Consultancy, dealing exclusively with Construction Field Sales Jobs, Construction field sales vacancies and Specification field sales positions within: Housebuilder, Housing Developer, KBB, Bathrooms, Bathroom Taps, Brassware, Showers, Sanitaryware, Tapware, Housebuilders, Regional Builders, Private Developers, Plumbing & Heating Merchants
At CV-Library, we have a simple vision: to help the world to work and we are looking for exceptional and talented people to help us realise this vision in both UK and overseas markets.
We are in a period of focused internal investment, following a year of key strategic acquisitions and significant investment across all parts of the business from Tech and Data to People and HR, there’s never been a more exciting time to join us or a better place to grow your career!
The Role
Hours: Monday-Friday, 9:00-17:30
Location: Glasgow
Working Pattern: Hybrid - 3 days a week on site
This is an exciting opportunity for someone who wants to develop their career in sales whilst working for an industry leader.
Responsibilities:
What we’re looking for
We are actively committed to promoting a fully diverse and inclusive workforce and we welcome applications for this role from all candidates who meet the key requirements.
Please do not hesitate to get in touch should you require any reasonable adjustments to assist with your application.
Job title: Business Development Executive
Location:Eastbourne
Salary: 26,000 - 30,000 per annum (dependent on experience) plus commission
About the role:
We are looking for a proactive Business Development Executive to join our Eastbourne based client. The successful candidate will be responsible for identifying prospects, building strong relationships with clients, representing the business at meetings and events, and converting leads into long-term partnerships.
This is a fantastic opportunity to join a business with a passion for people and technology!
Key responsibilities:
Required skills and experience:
Are you a technically minded machinery salesperson with a background in Dairy Farming or the AD sector?
Our client, a UK leading Dairy equipment manufacturer, is looking for a Business Development Manager to grow their dealership network, and improve product distribution across the North of the UK and Scotland.
You will be the technical and commercial link between the factory and dealership. You’ll oversee all current relationships with dealerships and help make connections with potential new distributors. You’ll get to represent a premium brand, and will need to know the products back-to-front.
The role will give you plenty of independence. Ideally you’d be well connected across the agricultural machinery dealership network in the north and have an in-depth understanding of the Dairy equipment market; you also help gather industry information to inform the company’s commercial strategy.
Key Responsibilities:
Identify and build new business relationships across the north of England and into Scotland
Collaborate with sales, marketing and senior management teams.
Manage and maintain strong relationships with dealers, distributors, and key accounts.
Develop and implement strategic plans to grow market share and increase brand visibility.
Attend trade shows, exhibitions, and on-farm demos to showcase product range.
Offer market insights to inform product development and marketing efforts.
Show potential clients around market-leading manufacturing facility
Immediately take on and manage responsibilities for 20+ key accounts.
Ensure excellent customer support and service delivery.
Your profile:
Proven agricultural machinery sales experience would be a clear advantage. Recent technical sales experience in an allied sector is a minimum requirement.
An existing ledger would be preferred.
Sound technical understanding/interest in agricultural machinery.
Ability to drive sales growth.
Build longstanding customer relationships.
Embrace and contribute towards a strong team ethic.
Full driving license.
Remunerations:
Competitive base salary + bonus + commission.
Company vehicle or car allowance.
Career development potential + consistent CPD opportunities.
28 days of Annual Leaves + Bank Holidays
How to apply:
For more information and an informal confidential discussion please call Rupert Kettle on: / or e-mail your CV (in word format) and covering letter to , thank you.
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Location: Home-based (ideally located within commuting distance to London)
Salary: Up to 80,000 basic + Company Car/ Car Allowance + Commission Scheme
Type: Full-Time, Permanent
A highly respected and long-established M&E Hard Services Contractor (30+ years in business) is seeking an experienced and driven Area Sales / Business Development Manager. This is a field-based sales position focused on selling HVAC service and maintenance contracts to large FM providers, Tier 1 contractors, and end-users across the UK.
Key Responsibilities:
Requirements:
What’s On Offer:
Ready to take the next step in your sales career with a trusted HVAC service provider?
Apply now to join a company that values proactive thinking, strategic sales, and long-term client relationships.
Contact Nikki at Tech-People on (phone number removed) the specialist recruitment agency and business within HVAC, M&E and Utilities.
Tech-people are the leading recruitment business and agency within M&E and Construction
We are committed to attracting and providing a diverse workforce that reflects the communities in which our clients and stakeholders operate, helping to facilitate an environment that enables everyone to fulfil their potential.
Strategic Consultative Sales Complex NHS Contracts Long-Cycle New Business
Salary: 55,000- 70,000 base + uncapped commission
Hybrid: North West HQ (Manchester area) or North/Midlands with UK travel
Lead Strategic NHS Growth Through Consultative, Influence-Led Selling
Martin Veasey Talent Solutions is representing a growing, values-driven healthcare organisation seeking an experienced Senior Business Development Manager to lead strategic new business growth across the NHS.
This is not a transactional sales role. It requires a commercially mature, structured NHS seller capable of navigating complex stakeholder environments, influencing pre-tender discussions, and securing high-value, multi-year contracts.
The organisation operates at the intersection of healthcare services, digital enablement and operational support, delivering essential solutions that improve accessibility, efficiency and patient outcomes across NHS systems.
The Role
You will be responsible for proactive new business development across NHS organisations, including:
Acute Trusts
Community and Mental Health Trusts
Ambulance Services
Primary Care Networks
Integrated Care Systems and ICBs
Specialist and regional providers
You will:
Identify and shape opportunities before formal procurement release
Map and influence multi-layer decision-making structures
Engage executive, clinical, financial and operational stakeholders
Position complex service and technology-enabled solutions
Build structured, forecastable pipeline across 6-24 month sales cycles
Collaborate with internal bid and delivery teams to secure and mobilise contracts
Senior Stakeholder Engagement
This role requires confidence operating at senior level, including engagement with:
Chief Executives and Executive Directors
Chief Operating Officers and Transformation Leads
Finance Directors and Commercial Teams
Clinical Directors and Service Line Leads
Digital and IT Leaders
Procurement and Contracting Managers
You must be comfortable building credibility beyond procurement and influencing specification through early-stage engagement.
What We Are Looking For
Proven track record of winning complex NHS contracts
Strong hunter orientation with demonstrable self-generated pipeline
Experience operating across multiple NHS sectors and ICS structures
Deep understanding of NHS governance and procurement processes
Framework literacy (e.g., CCS, NHS SBS, NOE CPC, NHS LPP, HealthTrust Europe)
Ability to build compelling, value-based business cases
Structured pipeline discipline and realistic forecasting
We welcome candidates who have sold:
Technology-enabled healthcare services
SaaS platforms or digital healthcare solutions
Managed services or outsourced healthcare delivery
Infrastructure or operational services
Specialist equipment or high-value healthcare assets
Business Development Manager Cardiff, Swansea & Surrounding Areas
(Remote / Field-Based)
Are you an ambitious Business Development Manager seeking a role that offers full autonomy, strong internal support and a fast-paced, transactional sales environment? My client, a workplace solutions provider is looking for a driven Business Development Manager to strengthen its presence across the region. With substantial market share and a wide-ranging product portfolio, the business offers an excellent platform for someone eager to grow, learn, and achieve exceptional results.
As a Business Development Manager, you will take ownership of developing existing accounts while driving new business activity. Working consultatively, you ll identify solutions across workplace supplies, facilities essentials, technology, print, PPE, furniture and managed services. This role is ideal for a motivated sales professional who thrives on building relationships, understanding customer needs, and generating sustainable revenue.
Key Responsibilities:
About You:
To succeed in this position, you should bring experience in a business-to-business sales role where activity, pace and relationship management are key drivers of success. You may currently be working as a Business Development Manager, Account Manager, Field Sales Executive or similar, ideally within sectors such as workplace supplies, facilities, technology, print services, PPE, furniture, consumables or any related product-led or service-led environment.
You should also demonstrate:
Package:
This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced Business Development Manager or motivated sales professional ready to take the next step in a supportive, high-energy environment.
This vacancy is being advertised by POST Recruitment Ltd, an Employment Agency. Visit our website for more details.
Our client is a well-established Freight and European freight forwarding service, their service over the years has grown and extended to offer afull UK distribution, Pallet, Warehousing, storage and air and sea freight service
We now have an exciting opportunity for an Internal Business Development Executive based internally to join the team at the Birmingham location in Redditch. Report to the Commercial Director your role will involve:
Contacting lapsed clients and new potential customers to introduce the full range of transport and logistics services. Core services UK Palletforce, daily Irish and Channel Isle services. General freight forwarding. Storage services.
Booking appointments from leads generated for the sales team.
Dealing with any customer queries, either by telephone or email.
Dealing with any problems that require escalation.
Quoting customer rates on any of the core services that the company offer and following up for feedback.
Producing weekly job figures for bookers and non-bookers.
Covering emails for Sales Managers while they are out of the office.
General admin via email to customers.
Experience and skills required:
Package and Benefits
Salary negotiable depending on experience, from 25,000- 38,000
Hours 9-5 Monday to Friday,
20 days holiday
Attendance allowance 200 per quarter
Pension
40,000 - 45,000 + Industry Training + Benefits + Bonuses
Derby
Commutable from Ilkeston, Nottingham, Ripley, Heanor
Are you a Business Development Manager or similar looking for an autonomous role working with clients in the manufacturing industry for a specialist company who can provide an interesting role with the potential to earn bonuses to boost take home pay?
On offer is the opportunity to join an engineering consultancy that provides fault analysis services to manufacturers, helping them to understand why faults in their products occur and providing bespoke solutions.
This role will involve traveling to meet OEM and Teir 1 manufacturers, consulting on a variety of equipment and products in an autonomous role as the company’s main salesperson with the freedom to plan your own sales strategy targeting past clients but with a focus on new business.
This role would suit a Business Developement Manager or similar looking to join a specialist company who are looking to grow their operations by bringing in a salesperson to head up sales with one of their divisions.
The Role
The Person
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elix Sourcing Solutions is a specialist recruiter for Engineering, IT and Science roles ranging from mid to senior level positions.
Please be aware that we will only accept applications from candidates that have a valid work permit to work in the UK. By applying to this job, you are confirming that you do not hold a criminal record and that you know of no legal reason why you would be ineligible for employment.
Business Development Manager Business Development Executive Sales Manager Sales Person Technical Sales Engineer Sales Engineer Sales Business Development Engineer Manufacturing Materials Analysis Fault Detection Derby Ilkeston Nottingham Ripley Heanor
Newark, Permanent, Full time
c£40k + Car + Commission & Bonus
Our well established, family run Newark client is looking to expand their Sales team. So, if you are a passionate, experienced Business Development Executive who enjoys self-lead generation and has a hunger to succeed, with an uncapped commission structure, then this is the role for you!
Duties include:
Identifying new B2B pipelines and engage with prospects.
Build on existing client relationships and develop additional sales opportunities
Working alongside internal teams to generate quotes, create designs and issue invoices
Visit client sites, prepare and present quotes
Track sales activity and ROI with decision makers
To be considered for the role of Business Development Executive , candidate must have a proven track record in generating and converting business. They must be a self-starter with excellent communication skills.
The roles offers both Telesales and Field sales with hybrid and office opportunities.
Benefits Uncapped Commission - Company Vehicle Gym Membership Hybrid Opportunities 31 days holiday (including stats) Annual Bonus Free parking on site.
Travail Employment Group is acting as an employment agency in this instance.
Bold, Ambitious, Best Seat in the House
If you know the MSP space, and you know your own value, read on.
This role sits at the sharp end of a top-tier IT MSP - a business engineered for growth, positioned at the premium end of the market, and unapologetically ambitious. You ll be selling solutions clients want, not just need, and earning potential that only a truly elite MSP can offer.
You will be an experienced IT Sales professional joining a growing high-performing team that delivers high-impact technology solutions to ambitious, regulated, and fast-moving organisations.
This role sits at the heart of how our customers run, secure, and evolve their businesses - spanning managed IT support, cybersecurity and cloud platforms.
You ll work with organisations that expect more than IT that works : they want strategic partners who understand their sector, their risk profile, and their growth goals.
The Role at a Glance:
New Sales Business Development Manager (MSP)
Central London Based, 3 Days Per Week / Hybrid
£50,000 basic plus £100,000 OTE (uncapped)
Comprehensive Benefits Package
Type: Full-Time - Permanent
Expertise: Managed IT Support / Managed Cybersecurity / Microsoft / Cloud Expertise.
Pedigree: ISO 9001, ISO 27001. Tier 1 Microsoft Solutions Partner
Your Skills & Experience: Proven success selling Managed IT Services and a record of winning new business and achieving/exceeding targets.
About the Role:
This is a new position within the established sales team, and we re looking for a driven and hungry Business Development Manager to spearhead new logo growth across the UK SME market. This is a true hunter role, built for someone who thrives in and has experience in opening doors, shaping opportunities, and converting long-cycle IT Managed Services deals over a months sales journey.
You ll be joining a fast-growing, forward-thinking, and long-established MSP delivering modern cloud, cybersecurity, and digital workplace solutions. The role offers uncapped earning potential, designed to reward exceptional performance.
This is a chance to work entrepreneurially - applying clever outreach strategies and leveraging your network, to win smarter and faster. You ll operate in a culture that values innovation, grit, integrity, and exceptional client experience, reflected in low customer churn.
About You:
You re a commercially sharp, resilient new business professional with proven experience in the London MSP, confident engaging customer senior stakeholders and influencing complex buying decisions. You ve built a successful track record selling Managed IT Services consistently winning new logos, exceeding targets, and leveraging a strong personal network to create immediate momentum.
You re comfortable navigating long-cycle, high-value sales ( months), combining patience and discipline with a relentless hunter mindset. Highly organised and process-driven, you bring strong pipeline management, forecasting rigour, and the ability to simplify complex technology challenges from cloud, Microsoft 365, Azure, Cybersecurity and Copilot to the modern digital workplace.
If you re motivated by solving complex problems, delivering secure, scalable solutions for customers in professional service environments, this is a role where you can make a genuine impact.
Apply now to be part of a team that treats technology as a business enabler - not just a service.
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The successful candidate will be targeted to grow sales within an existing portfolio of key accounts and through new business focus.
To be successful in this role, you should demonstrate tenacity to provide individual customer plans to generate additional sales in a thriving, competitive market.
Looking after circa 75 accounts, some of which are lapsed. These consist of mainly independent Wholesalers, Foodservice Operators, and Cash & Carry’s.
Tasks:
Attributes:
Candidates will not be considered for this role if they do not have proven experience within the FMCG industry.
Business Development Manager - Defence & Aerospace
Location: UK (Field-Based)
Salary: Up to 80,000 Basic + 20% Bonus + Car/Allowance + Excellent Benefits
About the Role
We are seeking an experienced Business Development Manager to drive new business growth within the Defence and Aerospace sectors, selling high-precision CNC machining and engineered solutions into Tier 1, Tier 2, and OEM customers.
This is a strategic, field-based role focused on developing new relationships, managing key procurement stakeholders, and securing long-term manufacturing contracts. You will be responsible for identifying opportunities, influencing technical and commercial decision-makers, and converting complex engineered solution sales.
Key Responsibilities
The Ideal Candidate
What’s on Offer
Why Join Us?
You’ll be joining a well-established precision engineering business with strong capabilities in CNC machining and engineered manufacturing solutions. This is a genuine opportunity to shape growth within key defence and aerospace markets, with autonomy, support, and excellent earning potential.
If you are an ambitious, technically credible sales professional looking to make an impact in a high-value engineering environment, we would like to hear from you.
y to shape and influence commercial strategy within a growing business
At Morgan Ryder we can provide you with a full range of employment opportunities from short term and fixed term temporary vacancies to permanent positions.
We recruit for companies that operate in the following industries: Defence Equipment, Food and Drink Manufacturers, FMCG, Packaging, Engineering, Automotive, Aerospace, Warehousing, Logistics, Waste Management, Petro Chemical, Pharmaceutical, Power & Renewable Energy.
Our commitment:
Equal opportunities are important to us. We believe that diversity and inclusion at Morgan Ryder Associates are critical to our success as DE&I positive company, so we want to recruit, develop, and keep the best talent. We encourage applications from everyone, regardless of background, gender identity, sexual orientation, disability status, ethnicity, belief, age, family or parental status, and any other characteristic.
Please note that calls to and from the offices of Morgan Ryder Associates Ltd. may be monitored or recorded. This is to ensure compliance with regulatory procedures, record business transactions and for training purposes.
We are seeking a proactive and commercially driven Business Development Manager to generate new business across UK and European markets for a leading provider of offsite modular solutions, engineered container systems.
This is a high-visibility, field-based role with 50% travel, focused on new business generation with a sector mix of:
The business is turning over 80m and is on a strong growth trajectory, targeting 100m+ turnover by 2027. This role offers the opportunity to contribute directly to the company’s expansion and market leadership.
Experience
Skills
Package
For a confidential chat please contact Craig Nicholls at ARV Solutions
£40,000 - £42,000, plus benefits
Wolverhampton Hybrid
Due to ongoing business growth, an exciting opportunity has opened up to join a dedicated team that prioritises client success. As the primary point of contact for customers, you ll foster strong, positive relationships while ensuring their needs are met and their expectations are clear. Your focus will be on driving customer satisfaction and retention, helping clients achieve their goals while strengthening long-term partnerships.
Main Areas of Responsibility for the Customer Engagement Manager:
Skills and Experience for the Customer Engagement Manager:
You will be required to work 37.5 hours per week but there is possible flexibility in start/finish times and work pattern once you are fully integrated into the business. Initially, it will be mainly office based during the knowledge gaining process but hybrid available after that. Hours between 8am and 6pm.
Benefits:
New Business Sales Consultant (Sage Intacct, Sage X3, Cloud Finance Sales) - 80k Basic + Uncapped Commission Drive Mid-Market Cloud Finance Growth
A New Business Sales Consultant (Sage Intacct, Sage X3, Cloud Finance Sales) is required by an international Sage reseller, specialising in delivering Sage Intacct and Sage X3 solutions to mid-market organisations across the UK. With an established global presence and a 60+ strong, customer-centric team, they focus on long-term partnerships and innovative cloud finance solutions.
This is a high-impact opportunity for a proven New Business Sales Consultant with experience selling Sage Intacct and Sage X3 into the mid-market.
To be successful in this New Business Sales Consultant role, you will need:
As a New Business Sales Consultant, you’ll receive a 60,000- 80,000 basic salary with realistic OTE of 20,000 commission per annum, and the backing of a collaborative presales and marketing team. This is an opportunity to sell market-leading Sage Intacct and Sage X3 solutions with genuine support and autonomy.
Day to day, the New Business Sales Consultant will:
You will own the full sales cycle, delivering against new customer acquisition targets for Sage Intacct and Sage X3. You’ll develop and execute strategic sales plans, engage with prospects to uncover business challenges, and deliver tailored cloud finance solutions. Working closely with Presales and Marketing, you’ll lead compelling demos and presentations, manage your pipeline effectively through CRM tools, and represent the business at industry events.
You’ll also build long-term referral partnerships with ISVs and specialists, ensuring you stay ahead of competitors within the Sage ecosystem. Travel is minimal, with occasional UK travel when required.
What’s in it for you?
If you are a high-performing New Business Sales Consultant looking to accelerate your career in Sage Intacct and Sage X3 cloud finance sales, this is the opportunity to make a genuine impact.