Business Development Manager

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3 months ago
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We’re looking for an exceptional Business Development Manager with a proven track record in IT, Cloud, Cyber Security, or Managed Services. You’ll combine strong technical credibility with sharp new-business instincts and a natural fit for a culture-led, collaborative team.

This is a key commercial hire for an ambitious, innovative, and fast-growing cloud technology business entering its next expansion phase. If you’re a high-performing B2B technology sales professional with a passion for cloud and cyber solutions, we want to hear from you.

The Role

  • Lead new business sales across IT, Cloud, Cyber, and Managed Services

  • Develop strategic partnerships and expand channel opportunities

  • Shape and influence go-to-market strategies for the next phase of growth

  • Manage the full sales cycle—from prospecting through to negotiation and close

  • Collaborate with technical and commercial teams to deliver best-in-class solutions

  • Represent the business at events, networking engagements, and client meetings

    What You’ll Bring

  • Proven success in senior Business Development or Technical Sales positions

  • A strong network within B2B technology, ideally with partnership or channel experience

  • A strategic mindset combined with a proactive, hands-on approach

  • Demonstrable experience in delivering measurable revenue growth

  • Excellent negotiation, presentation, and stakeholder management skills

    About the Company

    Our client is a cloud and cyber specialist with a loyal SME and mid-market customer base, including several well-known high street brands. They are recognised for exceptional technical capability, outstanding service, and a genuine culture-first ethos.

    Expect a collaborative, driven, and fun environment where intellectual curiosity, emotional intelligence, and self-motivation are truly valued.

    Why Join?

  • Influence and shape the commercial direction of a high-growth tech business

  • Work within a technically brilliant team known for quality and innovation

  • Enjoy genuine autonomy, trust, and the opportunity to make a measurable impact

  • Thrive in a supportive culture that rewards curiosity, collaboration, and performance

    This is a Hybrid role where you will need to be in office up to 4 days a month

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