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Business Development Manager

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United Kingdomfull_timeVerifiedPosted 26 Sept 2026

About the role

Business Development Manager

Location: Norwich
Salary: Dependent on experience + uncapped commission
Hours: Monday–Friday, 8:30am–5:00pm
Job Type: Full-time

The Opportunity

Straightforward Recruitment are looking for a Business Development Manager to join our team in Norwich.

This is a target-driven, field-based sales role focused on developing new business, converting prospects and building strong, long-term client relationships.

We are looking for someone who is confident, commercially focused and motivated by results, with a proven track record of winning new business.

Key Responsibilities

Identify and develop new business opportunities

Generate leads through proactive sales and business development activity

Build and maintain strong relationships with new and existing clients

Conduct face-to-face client visits and develop opportunities across the local area

Manage your own sales pipeline from initial contact through to conversion

Convert prospects into new clients and develop long-term accounts

Meet and exceed agreed sales targets and KPIs

Maintain regular contact with clients to identify further opportunities

Represent the business professionally and build a strong local presence

About You

We are looking for a proven salesperson and relationship builder who is motivated by achieving targets and growing a client base.

You will ideally have:

Proven experience in business development, sales or recruitment

Previous experience within the industrial sector would be advantageous

Recruitment experience is preferred, but not essential

A demonstrable track record of winning and converting new business

Strong communication and relationship-building skills

Confidence in a field-based, client-facing sales environment

A proactive and self-motivated approach

The drive and resilience to work towards and exceed targets

A full UK driving licence

Experience within recruitment and/or the industrial sector would be preferred; however, we will consider candidates from other sales backgrounds where there is a proven track record of successful business development and new business conversion.

What We Offer

Competitive salary based on experience

Uncapped commission

Full-time, Monday–Friday position

8:30am–5:00pm working hours

The opportunity to directly influence your earnings through new business success

Interested?

If you are an ambitious Business Development Manager, Sales Executive, Recruitment Consultant or experienced B2B salesperson looking for your next opportunity, we would be keen to hear from you.

To apply submit your CV or for a confidential chat, call Susan on (phone number removed).

Straightforward Recruitment – Straightforward People. Straightforward Results

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