53 Business Development jobs in Durham

Business Development Manager
Location: Newcastle upon Tyne (Hybrid/Flexible)
Salary: 50,000-75,000 base + performance-related bonus (OTE 75,000-100,000, subject to final confirmation)

Our client is seeking an experienced Business Development Manager to join their team. This is a full-time hybrid position based in or around Newcastle upon Tyne, though the location is flexible depending on the candidate's experience and seniority.

This role will suit someone who thrives in an entrepreneurial environment and is confident driving business growth independently while building meaningful relationships across the financial services landscape.

The firm operates under full FCA authorisation and has a strong reputation for balancing long-term growth with robust risk management.

Key Responsibilities as a Business Development Manager:

• Identify and secure new business opportunities across the UK
• Develop and maintain strong relationships with clients and partners
• Conduct market research and competitive analysis to inform strategy
• Prepare and deliver presentations tailored to different audiences
• Negotiate commercial terms and contracts with prospective clients
• Collaborate with internal teams to align on strategic business goals

Key Requirements as a Business Development Manager:

• Proven success in business development, sales, or client relationship roles within financial services
• Strong commercial acumen and ability to understand investment propositions
• Excellent communication, negotiation, and presentation skills
• Ability to work autonomously in a hybrid/remote setup
• Solid understanding of market research and strategy development
• Bachelor's degree in Business, Finance, Marketing, or related field
• Knowledge of FCA regulations and investment industry standards is advantageous

How to apply:

If you're interested in the role as Business Development Manager in the financial sector, please click apply now.

Business Development Manager (Fabrication)

45,000 - 50,000 + Progression + Training + Hybrid Flexibility + Company Car + Enhanced Holidays + Commission + Free On Site Parking + Early Finish On A Friday

North Shields

Are you a business development manager, with experience in the metal fabrication industry, looking to join a well-established company that offers progression and training?

Are you a technical expert in the welding industry, looking for a role that offers a healthy work life balance with hybrid flexibility, an early finish on a Friday and an enhanced holidays package?

This company was established seven decades ago and since then has grown to supply into a wide range of industries. The company provide fabrication and welding solutions to the construction, rail and automotive industries. Working with mainly Steel and Aluminium, they also offer comprehensive design services.

In this role the suitable candidate will be expected to lead the business development area of the business. You will need to gather cold and warm leads to follow up and generate new clients and projects for the company. Further to the sales you will need to assist other departments in forming the proposals for clients.

If you are business development manager, with a technical knowledge of the metal fabrication industry, looking to join a reputable company that offers hybrid flexibility and progression, apply today.

The Role:

• 7:30 -4:15 Monday - Thursday 7:30 - 12:15 Friday
• Research companies to produce leads to chase
• Visit client sites across the North East of England, when required, to consult with customers
• Assist in managing existing relationships to maintain retained business
• Provide technical consulting to clients on projects to ensure the best product is delivered
• Work with other departments in the business to form client proposals

The Person:

• Experience in a business development role
• Experience in the metal fabrication industry

Job reference: BBBH20100

Key words: Metal, Fabrication, Welding, Sales, Business, Development, Manager, North Shields, Newcastle

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Business Development Executive - North East (Hybrid Working)

Basic Salary: 25,000 - 27,000 | Uncapped OTE 40,000 - 50,000+ | Flexible Working and Clear Progression Path

This is an exciting opportunity to join a high-growth, values-led property investment business that's shaking up the industry. With a strong team culture, big ambitions, and a proven track record of developing talent, this is a role where you'll be given the tools, structure, and support to make an immediate impact and fast-track your career.

As a Business Development Executive , you'll be getting hands-on with the front end of the sales process, generating your own leads, qualifying prospects, and booking appointments for senior closers. This is a cold outreach role, primarily B2C, where success comes from consistency, energy, and your ability to build rapport. If you're hungry to prove yourself, this is the perfect environment to grow quickly.

Your Day-to-Day Responsibilities Will Include

• Making outbound calls, sending emails, and using LinkedIn to generate new leads
  * Engaging directly with potential property investors and understanding their goals
  * Qualifying prospects and assessing suitability for investment packages
  * Booking warm, high-quality appointments for the Investment Consultant team
  * Managing and nurturing your own sales pipeline
  * Hitting and exceeding weekly and monthly outreach and conversion KPIs
  * Accurately maintaining CRM records and pipeline updates
  * Working with sales and marketing to refine messaging and lead quality
  * Acting as a professional and enthusiastic brand representative
  * Taking part in regular coaching, training, and development sessions

What We're Looking For

• Minimum 1 year in telesales, outbound sales, or B2C lead generation
  * Confident communicator with a warm, proactive approach
  * Highly target-driven, with a strong sense of ownership and initiative
  * Resilient, coachable, and eager to grow
  * Comfortable handling rejection and staying positive under pressure
  * Excellent time management and organisational skills
  * Familiar with CRM tools, MS Office, and platforms like Asana
  * Interest or background in the property sector is a bonus
  * Strong alignment with the company's values: Care, Continuous Improvement, Integrity, Autonomy, Boldness

Here's What You'll Get in Return

25,000 to 27,000 basic salary depending on experience
Uncapped commission with realistic OTE of 40,000 to 50,000
Clear progression path into an Investment Consultant role with higher base and OTE
Hybrid working with one day working from home

Free Parking
Monday to Friday with flexible working hours between 8am and 6pm
25 days holiday plus your birthday off and a Christmas shutdown
Company pension scheme
Ongoing training, mentoring, and support from experienced leaders
Collaborative, forward-thinking team culture that recognises ambition

Business Development Manager. Construction / Water Infrastructure
Remote based.
51,000 basic + Car Allowance + Benefits.

This global 'sustainable water infrastructure' construction company is experiencing phenomenal growth and has exciting plans for 2025 and beyond. Specialising in water reuse, rainwater harvesting, flood & environmental protection and drought mitigation, this company have delivered many incredible sustainability projects.

As business development manager / key account manager, you will work closely with engineers, architects, landscape, public health, water companies, highways, agriculture and house builders.

This remote role covers a territory from Leeds up to and including Scotland. This is not a targeted, new business sales role. An internal sales team will support you.

The ideal candidate will be a proactive, engaging, confident presenter and skilled account manager within the construction, engineering, environmental, and sustainability sectors.

Key Responsibilities:

Strategic Business Development:

• Develop and implement a business development strategy aligned with company growth targets.
• Identify and pursue new market opportunities within the construction, engineering and water sectors.
• Create and manage a pipeline of prospective clients and projects.

Client Relationship Management:

• Build and maintain strong relationships with existing clients, understanding their needs and identifying opportunities for additional work.
• Act as the key contact for high-profile clients and partners, representing the company in meetings, negotiations, and industry events.
• Deliver exceptional customer service, ensuring repeat business and long-term partnerships.

In return, you will be offered a fabulous working environment and genuine career opportunities. You will enjoy a great culture and will work alongside some incredible people.

To apply, please email a copy of your CV to Darren Dewrance of Aaron Wallis at (url removed)

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Business Development Manager

Location: North East/ North Yorkshire

Salary: Up to 40,000 per annum based on experience

Type: Permanent

Hours: Full Time, Hybrid & flexible hours available

As a Business Development Manager you will:

Drive company growth by identifying and pursuing new business opportunities as well as carrying out extensive lead generation. Lead generation can come from networking, cold calling, online outreach, marketing campaigns, content marketing.
Client management
Market research, and strategic sales planning.
Conduct market research to understand industry trends, competitor activities, and customer needs.
Understand client needs and ensure their satisfaction.
Present company products and services to prospective clients.

IT background would be advantageous.

For more information please get in touch with Imperial Recruitment Group

Imperial Recruitment Group is committed to being an equal opportunities employer. We celebrate diversity and are dedicated to creating an inclusive environment for all employees. We welcome applications from individuals of all backgrounds, experiences, and abilities, ensuring fair treatment throughout the recruitment process

Business Development Manager

Location: Newcastle upon Tyne

Salary: £30,000 - £5,000, OTE of circa 5,000

We have an opportunity for a Business Development Manager to join an established Managed Services Technology business and join their successful Sales team.

As a Business Development Manager you will be focussed towards driving new sales for the business. Day-to-day your role will entail:

Job Duties:

• Develop and implement strategies to drive business growth
• Identify new business opportunities and partnerships
• Build and maintain strong relationships with clients
• Work towards achieving targets and goals
• Prepare and present business proposals to potential clients

Required Qualifications:

• Demonstrated success in sales and meeting targets
• Strong communication and negotiation skills
• Excellent organisational and time management abilities

• Understanding of sales techniques and principles
• Knowledge of the MPS, Telecoms or IT services industry a bonus but essential

The successful applicant can expect a salary of 0,000 to 5,000 depending on the experience you can offer along with fantastic bonus earning potential too with the opportunity to earn up to double your basic with on target earnings.

Please send us your CV in application to be considered for an interview. 

**Please include current Address/Location within your CV or application. Applications without location may not be considered and those with locations will be prioritised. If you are looking to relocate then please state this along with your current location.**

Freight Business Development Manager

We are looking for a Business Development Manager to join our client who are a known freight forwarder who operate across the whole of the UK. You will be based at their Newcastle location.

You will be responsible for supporting the growth of the business by sourcing new regular trading and profitable freight customers, as well looking for customers with customs requirements.

Job type: Permanent

Benefits:

• Uncapped commission scheme on new accounts
• Company mobile phone
• Car allowance or Company Car
• Discounted gym membership for the gym on site
• Contributory pension scheme
• 25 days holiday, plus Bank and Public Holidays

Day-to-day:

• Support the growth of the business by sourcing new, regular trading, and profitable road, sea, air, and courier freight customers, as well as customers with warehousing and/or customs requirements.
• Identify and convert potential opportunities, new clients, and markets, while exploring additional ways to better serve existing clients.
• Support the operations team with account management to ensure a personable and tailored service delivery to all clients brought on board.
• Ensure clear profit margins on all accounts and jobs, maximizing them whenever possible.
• Travel to meet with potential and existing customers.

Requirements:

• Previous experience of working in a sales role within a freight forwarding/logistics organisation is essential with a proven track record of success in Sea, Road and Air freight sales
• Good understanding of transport and Worldwide logistics
• Strong resilience and positivity particularly in challenging situations
• Outstanding customer service skills
• Strong negotiation skills
• The ability to develop and build strong and personable relationships over the phone and in person with a broad range of individuals
• The ability to work in a fast-paced environment and be a strong team player
• The ability to keep self-motivated
• High attention to detail
• Accountability to yourself and others
• Analytical and ambitious
• High IT literacy skills

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Baltic Recruitment are currently recruiting for Permanent Business Development Executives , joining our client's Head Office in Hartlepool. This is an exciting opportunity for someone who enjoys selling, thrives on building relationships and is eager to contribute to the growth of our expanding business.

If you're hungry for success and want to grow in a company that values its people, then click apply today!

Business Development Executives Main Duties & Responsibilities:

• Outbound Sales: Proactively contact prospects through outbound calls and email to generate new business.
• Lead Conversion: Follow up on warm inbound leads and nurture prospects through to conversion.
• Account Growth: Engage with new accounts post-sale to ensure a smooth onboarding, drive early usage, and maximise account potential.
• CRM & Pipeline Management: Keep your sales pipeline up to date, manage call-backs, and maintain accurate records in our CRM system.
• Customer Solutions: Identify the best-fit options for businesses based on their needs, usage, and credit profile.
• Retention-Focused Sales: Offer a consultative sales approach that builds trust and encourages long-term usage and loyalty.

Business Development Executives Applicants:

• Have a proven track record in B2B sales or account management
• Confident communicator with strong telephone and email skills
• Well-organised and capable of juggling multiple prospects
• Comfortable using Microsoft Office and CRM systems
• Self-motivated with an appetite for personal success and career growth
• A customer-first attitude with a proactive, solutions-based mind-set

Company Benefits:

• Competitive salary, bonus structure and benefits package
• A supportive, fast-paced team environment with a real focus on collaboration and shared success
• BUPA PMI after 1 years' service
• Death in service
• Annual discretionary bonus
• Annual company awards

Working Monday to Friday 08:30am - 17:00pm, with 30 minutes for Lunch.

Candidates may also be interested in Sales, Business Development, New Business, B2B Sales, B2B, B2C Sales, Telesales, Outbound Sales.

Baltic Recruitment are currently recruiting for Permanent Business Development Executive (All Levels: BDE to Senior BDE) , based in Darlington. Office Based (Hybrid working available after completion of probation).

Our Client believes in unlocking potential through apprenticeships - whether you're B2B consultative selling or leading on sales strategy and complex deals, our pathway is built to support your growth. Offering two levels: Business Development Executive & Senior Business Development Executive.

Driving employer engagement, generating high-quality opportunities, promoting our digital apprenticeships as strategic workforce solutions. You'll take on greater ownership of pipeline, improve commercial decision-making, and influence wider sales strategy.

Business Development Executive

Focused on developing sales expertise, building a solid client base in the SME space.

• Target 3 apprenticeship placements per month
• Convert leads provided by the Sales Development team into high-quality clients
• Generate 1 self-sourced meeting and 1 converted inbound lead per month
• Follow a structured sales process and use CRM tools to track your pipeline
• Use the company's tech stack (Seven20, Revenue Grid, Aircall) to manage and nurture opportunities
• Use social selling and personal branding to build trust in your market
• Deliver personalised pitch decks using pre-qualified lead data
• Learn and consistently apply consultative sales methodologies
• Build strong product knowledge to communicate the value of our programmes
• Develop your commercial confidence by responding to feedback and setting improvement goals

Senior Business Development Executive

Handling complex deals, influencing stakeholders, building a pipeline independently.

• Target 4 apprenticeship placements per month
• Secure 2 self-sourced meetings and 2 converted inbound leads per month
• Independently identify and approach new business opportunities
• Personalise and lead full-cycle sales conversations with decision-makers
• Produce and present bespoke, insight-driven proposals
• Establish yourself as a thought leader via social channels like LinkedIn
• Take a data-informed approach to managing your sales performance
• Share insights to influence team improvements and pipeline strategy
• Maintain strong standards of pipeline hygiene, reporting, and forecasting
• Mentor newer team members and contribute to team-wide success

Essential Knowledge, Skills & Experience

• A passion for consultative sales with a customer-first mindset
• Clear and confident communication, both written and verbal
• Ability to follow structured sales processes and respond well to feedback
• Strong organisational and time management skills
• Confident presenting and negotiating with business stakeholders
• Resilient and self-motivated with a results-driven approach
• Commercial awareness and an understanding of client needs
• Senior BDE: proven experience handling complex sales cycles, working independently with accountability for pipeline

Key Objectives:

• Achieve monthly placement and KPI targets
• Build and maintain a full sales pipeline using CRM tools and sales enablement platforms
• Confidently promote the value of apprenticeships using client data and industry insights
• Stay up to date with training content and market knowledge to position the company effectively
• Maintain quality and compliance standards in line with company expectations
• Act as a positive ambassador for the company and contribute to the team culture

Company Benefits:

Committed to creating an environment where you can thrive. Voted one of the Sunday Times Top 100 Best Places to Work 2024, proud of their culture, people, and the meaningful work they do every day. Here's what you can look forward to as part of the Team:

Career Development:

• Fantastic progression opportunities and clear career pathways
• Full training and ongoing support
• Tailored CPD investment: 1:1 public speaking coaching, presentation skills, and more

Culture & Work-Life Balance:

• A fun, supportive environment with regular social events and team activities
• Early finish every Friday - operate a 4.5-day working week
• 25+ days annual leave, increasing to 30 with length of service
• No weekend or Bank Holiday working
• Full office closure between Christmas and New Year
• Additional Life Event Day annually for those big moments that matter
• Buy & Sell Holiday Scheme for extra flexibility

Health & Wellbeing:

• Free, confidential mental health support through SPILL
• Access to high-value wellbeing initiatives, including face-to-face sessions with a Health & Wellbeing Specialist
• Local discounted gym memberships
• Enhanced maternity and paternity leave (after 2 years' service)

Recognition & Engagement:

• Scratch Card Scheme - instant wins for great work
• Breakfasts, competitions, and engagement days
• Volunteer Day annually to give back to causes you care about

They don't just believe in a people-first culture - they bring it to life every day. They are only just getting started. Join them on their journey and be part of something meaningful, ambitious, and full of opportunity.