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Business Development Manager - Exeter, Devon 

Reactive Permanent Recruitment (RPR) are proud to be working with one of Europe’s largest and established media groups. Due to continued growth, they now seek an experienced Business Development Manager to sell their leading range of multi-media marketing solutions direct to clients across the above regions. 

The role:

• Lead Sourcing: You will be responsible for sourcing your own leads, booking your own sales appointments, and selling to businesses within your patch. You will work towards quarterly sales target.
• Attending Sales Meetings: You will be targeted with attending a set number of sales meetings each week. During these meetings you will gather information about the target business pertinent to their advertising needs. You will present the company’s proposition (in person or via Teams) in these meetings and be the face of the business in your territory.
• Managing a Sales Pipeline: You will be required to maintain an up-to-date CRM system, documenting your client interactions and activities. You will use this to ensure that you are generating enough leads and sitting enough appointments to satisfy your sales targets.
• Building Proposals: You will make use of marketing material/documentation etc to compile your own sales proposals to present to prospective clients.
• Forecasting/Meeting Sales Targets: You be responsible for meeting monthly/quarterly sales targets/KPIs and will be required to accurately forecast your expected revenue to your line manager.
• Negotiation: You will possess a good level of commercial acumen and a proven ability to negotiate and close sales.

The person:

• A solid background in a B2B field sales role is essential
• Expert new business experience also essential
• Media/advertising sales experience advantageous
• You will have a strong, demonstrable track record of meeting sales targets
• Proficient in MS Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook
• You will be comfortable creating professional sales presentations using MS PowerPoint and proficient with all aspects of MS Outlook including managing a business calendar, task list etc
• Well presented, professional and articulate. This is a client facing role and you will serve as a representative of the company brand. You will have a confident, well-spoken telephone manner and will always present yourself immaculately when meeting clients
• Ability to travel to patch with ease. You will be selling to businesses within a geographic territory, and it is vital that you can travel to the region. Ideally you will live within the territory

The package:

• Excellent starting salary of up to £34,000 pa 
• Excellent high uncapped OTE
• Good car allowance + mileage 
• Other fantastic personal and family benefits, perks & incentives
• Excellent induction, ongoing support and career path

For more information about this exciting and rewarding Business Development Manager career, please APPLY TODAY.

Key:

Exeter, Devon, Business Development Manager, Field Sales, Media Sales, Advertising Sales, Media Field Sales Executive, Account Manager, Exeter, Devon, EX1. 

Business Development Manager

We are currently looking to recruit a well-rounded and established Business Development Manager to join our high performing Construction Wales & West Business - based at the Exeter office and covering the Southwest region.

This is an exciting time as we look to grow the front end of our business, and we are ideally looking for a candidate who has strong contacts across the construction sector throughout Cornwall, Devon, Wiltshire and Somerset.

As the successful candidate, you will be passionate about driving business growth and have the expertise and network to make a significant impact. Identifying project opportunities across the Southwest region and will have a proven track record in business relationship management and development within the construction sector.

This will involve taking our offering to the market with credibility and energy, whilst offering advice and direction to prospective clients. Being able to demonstrate that you can organise and plan sales activity to align with our strategic growth plans and be able to produce accurate reports and forecasts on progress.

Key Responsibilities

It is essential that you are a highly motivated team player and proactive individual, able to develop an in-depth understanding of the Willmott Dixon service offering and generate your own sales leads across our private and public sector portfolios.

Specific responsibilities include:

• Understanding the Willmott Dixon service offering and generate own sales leads to maintain a 3-5 year pipeline of opportunities.
• Customer First Lead Generation - effectively align Willmott Dixon's products and services to both new and existing customers to unlock projects and drive growth.
• Team Collaboration - engage all staff including the local Board in developing customer relationships and driving lead progression.
• Identify and manage key customer accounts.
• Maintain and update the CRM to inform our marketing activities.
• Represent the business in the geographical area/sector focus to develop networks and Willmott Dixon profile.
• Manage and attend all Willmott Dixon and industry events.
• Promote Direct Award via our frameworks alongside the Willmott Dixon offering.

Essential and Desirable Criteria

• Solid and proven experience working as a Business Development Manager within the construction sector in a main contractor setting.
• Proven technical construction knowledge and experience.
• Must be based within Somerset, Devon, Wiltshire or Cornwall with a Full UK Driving Licence as regular travel is required.
• High level of verbal communication skills and networking.
• Ability to develop long term customer relationships to create growth opportunities
• Ability to identify and qualify new business opportunities in line with the businesses strategic plan.
• Presentation skills to all levels of seniority from individuals to groups.
• Ability to create, manage and analyse Sales & Marketing data and reporting.
• Strong influencing skills.
• Proven relationship management and networking abilities.
• High levels of personal energy with the ability to work both independently and as part of a dynamic team.

Additional Information

Willmott Dixon embraces diversity in the workplace and will consider flexible and agile working.

We are a disability confident employer.

Benefits: In return we reward our people generously with a competitive package that gives you flexible benefits to fit your lifestyle and priorities. This includes but is not limited to, an enhanced pension scheme, full / heavily discounted private medical, life assurance, incentive bonus and a car scheme which will make us a market leader in sustainable company travel. Applicable roles will benefit from a motoring expenditure allowance (MEA) and everyone can access a new generation of low carbon and electric cars via the Willmott Dixon run car leasing scheme.

About Us

With over 170 years of rich history, Willmott Dixon's purpose is beyond profit; delivering brilliant buildings, transforming lives, strengthening communities and enhancing the environment so our world is fit for future generations. Ensuring that we add lasting value to the neighbourhoods we work in; our values, people, innovation, partnerships and focus on sustainability has allowed us to build a successful and solid privately owned business where our people can thrive.

Willmott Dixon was recognised by The Sunday Times as one of the Top 10 "Big" Companies to Work For in 2025, named among the Times Top 50 Employers for Gender Equality in 2024, and ranked in the Top Five of Europe's 1,000 best workplaces by the Financial Times in 2025. Willmott Dixon is also the first major contractor and developer to win a King's Award for Enterprise in the category of sustainable development.

Are you a sales professional looking for your next challenge? Ventro, the UK's leading fire safety company, is expanding our Plymouth team and we're looking for a driven Business Development Executive to join us.

About Ventro

We're the most accredited fire safety company in the UK, specialising in protecting both public and private sectors against fire risks. Our reputation speaks for itself - we've built long-standing relationships with clients who trust us to keep their people and properties safe. Due to continued growth, we're looking for someone to help us expand further.

What's in it for you?

Base Salary: Competitive rate based on your experience.

Commission Structure: High commission opportunities

Established Business: We are known in the industry as leader in fire safety, allowing our reputation to support with new business development.  

Client Territory: There is no set territory for this role. You'll will have the pick of the bunch! You can prospect private clients nationwide.

Clear progression path:  Great progression opportunities to develop into senior roles with the expansion of the business.

Additional benefits include:

Flexible Benefits: Holiday purchase scheme allowing additional time off

Healthcare: Comprehensive healthcare coverage

Employee Referral Program: Financial incentives for successful candidate referrals

Sustainable Transport: Cycle-to-work scheme supporting environmental initiatives

Company Rewards: Access to employee discount schemes and recognition programs

This role offers genuine earning potential. Our commission structure rewards performance, and because we work on long-term contracts rather than one-off sales, you'll build recurring income streams.

The role

You'll be working alongside our account managers to support business growth. Your focus will be on generating new leads and qualifying prospects, helping our account managers build their client portfolios.

Day-to-day, you'll be:

• Making calls to identify and qualify new prospects for our account managers
li>Booking qualified appointments and warm introductions
• Supporting account managers with client presentations and meetings
• Using our CRM system to track leads and handovers
• Following up on initial enquiries and maintaining prospect relationships
• Assisting with proposal preparation and client communications
• Reporting on lead generation activity to your line manager

What you will need:

Business Development experience - You need to have a proven track record in business development. Previous experience in the private residential or student accommodation sector would be advantageous.
Communication skills - You'll be presenting to decision-makers regularly
Problem-solving approach - Our clients need solutions, not just products
Basic IT skills - Comfortable with MS Outlook, Word, and learning our CRM
Willingness to travel - You may need to accompany account managers on client visits
UK driving licence - Essential for client visits

Interested? Apply now!

Ventro Ltd values diversity and promotes equality. No terminology in this advert is intended to discriminate against any of the protected characteristics that fall under the Equality Act 2010. We encourage and welcome applications from all sections of society and are more than happy to discuss reasonable adjustments and/or additional arrangements as required to support your application.

Note: Ventro prefer to hire directly and we will be in touch with our PSL Agencies if this role is eligible. We do not accept speculative CVs and no fee will be applicable if sent.

Business Development Manager - Exeter, Devon 

Reactive Permanent Recruitment (RPR) are proud to be working with one of Europe’s largest and established media groups. Due to continued growth, they now seek an experienced Business Development Manager to sell their leading range of multi-media marketing solutions direct to clients across the above regions. 

The role:

• Lead Sourcing: You will be responsible for sourcing your own leads, booking your own sales appointments, and selling to businesses within your patch. You will work towards quarterly sales target.
• Attending Sales Meetings: You will be targeted with attending a set number of sales meetings each week. During these meetings you will gather information about the target business pertinent to their advertising needs. You will present the company’s proposition (in person or via Teams) in these meetings and be the face of the business in your territory.
• Managing a Sales Pipeline: You will be required to maintain an up-to-date CRM system, documenting your client interactions and activities. You will use this to ensure that you are generating enough leads and sitting enough appointments to satisfy your sales targets.
• Building Proposals: You will make use of marketing material/documentation etc to compile your own sales proposals to present to prospective clients.
• Forecasting/Meeting Sales Targets: You be responsible for meeting monthly/quarterly sales targets/KPIs and will be required to accurately forecast your expected revenue to your line manager.
• Negotiation: You will possess a good level of commercial acumen and a proven ability to negotiate and close sales.

The person:

• A solid background in a B2B field sales role is essential
• Expert new business experience also essential
• Media/advertising sales experience advantageous
• You will have a strong, demonstrable track record of meeting sales targets
• Proficient in MS Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook
• You will be comfortable creating professional sales presentations using MS PowerPoint and proficient with all aspects of MS Outlook including managing a business calendar, task list etc
• Well presented, professional and articulate. This is a client facing role and you will serve as a representative of the company brand. You will have a confident, well-spoken telephone manner and will always present yourself immaculately when meeting clients
• Ability to travel to patch with ease. You will be selling to businesses within a geographic territory, and it is vital that you can travel to the region. Ideally you will live within the territory

The package:

• Excellent starting salary of up to £34,000 pa 
• Excellent high uncapped OTE
• Good car allowance + mileage 
• Other fantastic personal and family benefits, perks & incentives
• Excellent induction, ongoing support and career path

For more information about this exciting and rewarding Business Development Manager career, please APPLY TODAY.

Key:

Exeter, Devon, Business Development Manager, Field Sales, Media Sales, Advertising Sales, Media Field Sales Executive, Account Manager, Exeter, Devon, EX1. 

• Drive business development for key business growth within the industrial services sector, targeting both new and existing clients, using proactive techniques like cold calling and outreach to offer a broad range of industrial services, including waste removal and infrastructure cleaning solutions.
• Maintain a strong pipeline of new business opportunities and contribute to the company business plan.
• Foster strong customer relationships by ensuring high service standards, addressing non-conformances, and providing timely feedback.
• Maximise margins on projects and ensure continuity of work for the business teams.
• Collaborate across divisions to identify other opportunities, especially within waste treatment and disposal through other sites across the business group.
• Collaborate with Account Managers, Admin Staff, and Operations to ensure seamless service delivery and contract management.
• Manage the tender process, including document reviews, financial analysis, and ensuring compliance with Tender Governance procedures.
• Monitor market trends, competitors, and relevant industry developments to inform business strategy.
• Manage projects, inquiries, and customer communications while ensuring compliance with health, safety, and environmental standards.
• Promote a safety-first culture and actively contribute to the company's health, safety, and environmental initiatives.
• Represent the business at stakeholder events and ensure compliance with company policies, including security, data protection, and equal opportunities.

• Technical expertise in industrial services and hazardous/chemical waste solutions, with previous experience in the sector.
• Proven ability to manage customer accounts and their associated sales revenue.
• Strong commercial acumen, a track record of profitable new business, and a commitment to high levels of customer service, along with a full UK driving licence.
• Degree qualified or proven sector experience in business development and sales in industrial services or hazardous wastes management.

• Flexibility to accommodate overnight stays, early starts, and late finishes to meet client and business needs.
• Proven track record in driving profitable new business while maintaining high levels of customer service.
• Strong logistics knowledge, including experience with transport booking and vehicle requirements for contracts.
• Expertise in H&S industry regulations, environmental compliance, and managing contaminated soils within construction waste.
• Skilled in cold calling, negotiating, and executing deals at both strategic and tactical levels, with experience in managing projects and business processes.

• Salary up to 55,000 DOE
• Car allowance
• Bonus based on company and personal performance
• Life assurance
• Pension
• Progression plan

INDNUC

Astute People are acting as an employment agency in relation to this vacancy. We do not discriminate on the grounds of age, race, gender, disability, creed or sexual orientation and comply with all relevant UK legislation. We encourage applications from individuals from all backgrounds but candidates must be able to demonstrate their ability to work in the UK. Astute is also committed to the government's Disability Confident Employer initiative. We endeavour to get back to everyone, however, if you have not heard anything after 7 days, please consider your application unsuccessful.

FANTASTIC OPPORTUNITY FOR AN INDIVIDUAL WITH A BACKGROUND IN OUTBOUND TELESALES OR FIELD-BASED BUSINESS DEVELOPMENT TO WORK IN A PURELY NEW BUSINESS DEVELOPMENT ROLE

JOB TITLE: Sales Executive / Business Development Manager

SALARY: £28-33,000 + £1-12,000 Commission (uncapped) OTE, ,800 car allowance or car, pension, mobile, laptop

LOCATION/PATCH: Torquay and surrounding area

PREVIOUS JOB TITLES: Field Sales Executive, Telesales, Business Development Executive, BDM, Account Manager, New Business Sales Executive, Key Account Manager, Business Development Manager, Sales Manager, Internal Sales Executive, Charity Fundraiser

ROLE: Sales Executive / Business Development Manager

You will focus on driving SME new business in manufacturing, retail, and hospitality sectors. You will  generate your own leads by cold calling on phone and in person. This dynamic, field-based role is perfect for a confident, driven individual who thrives in a fast-paced, target-driven environment, building relationships and winning deals

You will proactively identify and pursue new business opportunities with regional and local accounts. 

Build strong client relationships through field-based sales activities.

Achieve structured sales targets by securing contracted/managed service deals. 

EXPERIENCE: Sales Executive / Business Development Manager

You will have experience in sales in any background other than retail or sales where the customer comes to you, and a willingness to cold call for new business

You may have worked in a sales role in FM, Facilities Management, Alarm, Laundry, Fire, Merchant Services, FMCG, Washroom, Clinical/Confidential Waste, Shredding, Courier Services, Waste Management, Recycling, Security, Capital Equipment, Outsourcing, Pest Control, Hygiene Services, Textiles, Workwear, Contract Cleaning, Catering, Maintenance Contracts, or Advertising Services. 

A valid UK driving licence is required for this role as you will be covering East London Area.

This is an outstanding opportunity to grow your career with excellent earning potential, comprehensive training, and a supportive team environment. If you’re a driven sales professional with a strong track record, we welcome applicants from any relevant industry background. 

PREVIOUS JOB TITLES: Field Sales Executive, Telesales, Business Development Executive, BDM, Account Manager, New Business Sales Executive, Key Account Manager, Business Development Manager, Sales Manager, Internal Sales Executive, Charity Fundraiser

• Drive business development for key business growth within the industrial services sector, targeting both new and existing clients, using proactive techniques like cold calling and outreach to offer a broad range of industrial services, including waste removal and infrastructure cleaning solutions.
• Maintain a strong pipeline of new business opportunities and contribute to the company business plan.
• Foster strong customer relationships by ensuring high service standards, addressing non-conformances, and providing timely feedback.
• Maximise margins on projects and ensure continuity of work for the business teams.
• Collaborate across divisions to identify other opportunities, especially within waste treatment and disposal through other sites across the business group.
• Collaborate with Account Managers, Admin Staff, and Operations to ensure seamless service delivery and contract management.
• Manage the tender process, including document reviews, financial analysis, and ensuring compliance with Tender Governance procedures.
• Monitor market trends, competitors, and relevant industry developments to inform business strategy.
• Manage projects, inquiries, and customer communications while ensuring compliance with health, safety, and environmental standards.
• Promote a safety-first culture and actively contribute to the company's health, safety, and environmental initiatives.
• Represent the business at stakeholder events and ensure compliance with company policies, including security, data protection, and equal opportunities.

• Technical expertise in industrial services and hazardous/chemical waste solutions, with previous experience in the sector.
• Proven ability to manage customer accounts and their associated sales revenue.
• Strong commercial acumen, a track record of profitable new business, and a commitment to high levels of customer service, along with a full UK driving licence.
• Degree qualified or proven sector experience in business development and sales in industrial services or hazardous wastes management.

• Flexibility to accommodate overnight stays, early starts, and late finishes to meet client and business needs.
• Proven track record in driving profitable new business while maintaining high levels of customer service.
• Strong logistics knowledge, including experience with transport booking and vehicle requirements for contracts.
• Expertise in H&S industry regulations, environmental compliance, and managing contaminated soils within construction waste.
• Skilled in cold calling, negotiating, and executing deals at both strategic and tactical levels, with experience in managing projects and business processes.

• Salary up to 55,000 DOE
• Car allowance
• Bonus based on company and personal performance
• Life assurance
• Pension
• Progression plan

INDNUC

Astute People are acting as an employment agency in relation to this vacancy. We do not discriminate on the grounds of age, race, gender, disability, creed or sexual orientation and comply with all relevant UK legislation. We encourage applications from individuals from all backgrounds but candidates must be able to demonstrate their ability to work in the UK. Astute is also committed to the government's Disability Confident Employer initiative. We endeavour to get back to everyone, however, if you have not heard anything after 7 days, please consider your application unsuccessful.

FANTASTIC OPPORTUNITY FOR AN INDIVIDUAL WITH A BACKGROUND IN OUTBOUND TELESALES OR FIELD-BASED BUSINESS DEVELOPMENT TO WORK IN A PURELY NEW BUSINESS DEVELOPMENT ROLE

JOB TITLE: Sales Executive / Business Development Manager

SALARY: £28-33,000 + £1-12,000 Commission (uncapped) OTE, ,800 car allowance or car, pension, mobile, laptop

LOCATION/PATCH: Torquay and surrounding area

PREVIOUS JOB TITLES: Field Sales Executive, Telesales, Business Development Executive, BDM, Account Manager, New Business Sales Executive, Key Account Manager, Business Development Manager, Sales Manager, Internal Sales Executive, Charity Fundraiser

ROLE: Sales Executive / Business Development Manager

You will focus on driving SME new business in manufacturing, retail, and hospitality sectors. You will  generate your own leads by cold calling on phone and in person. This dynamic, field-based role is perfect for a confident, driven individual who thrives in a fast-paced, target-driven environment, building relationships and winning deals

You will proactively identify and pursue new business opportunities with regional and local accounts. 

Build strong client relationships through field-based sales activities.

Achieve structured sales targets by securing contracted/managed service deals. 

EXPERIENCE: Sales Executive / Business Development Manager

You will have experience in sales in any background other than retail or sales where the customer comes to you, and a willingness to cold call for new business

You may have worked in a sales role in FM, Facilities Management, Alarm, Laundry, Fire, Merchant Services, FMCG, Washroom, Clinical/Confidential Waste, Shredding, Courier Services, Waste Management, Recycling, Security, Capital Equipment, Outsourcing, Pest Control, Hygiene Services, Textiles, Workwear, Contract Cleaning, Catering, Maintenance Contracts, or Advertising Services. 

A valid UK driving licence is required for this role as you will be covering East London Area.

This is an outstanding opportunity to grow your career with excellent earning potential, comprehensive training, and a supportive team environment. If you’re a driven sales professional with a strong track record, we welcome applicants from any relevant industry background. 

PREVIOUS JOB TITLES: Field Sales Executive, Telesales, Business Development Executive, BDM, Account Manager, New Business Sales Executive, Key Account Manager, Business Development Manager, Sales Manager, Internal Sales Executive, Charity Fundraiser

Business Development Manager (Tyre Wholesale / Automotive)

34,000 - 38,000 + 50,000 OTE + Uncapped Commission + Remote + Progression + Company Car + Expenses Paid

Plymouth

Are you a sales professional with experience in the automotive/tyre wholesale industry, looking to join a company who offer unlimited earning potential and career development opportunities?

This company are nationwide suppliers of tyre brands such as Cooper Tires and Michelin. They supply to private buyers, garages and the motorsport industry. With branches across the South of England, they have now expanded down to Plymouth. The depot in Plymouth is fully stocked to provide the service that won 10 tyre wholesaler of the year awards.

On offer is the chance to become a critical part of the business, spearheading the sales in the Southwest of England. The ideal candidate will be working remotely, in a field based sales role. Contacting new business opportunities and maintaining key accounts, while familiarising yourself with the quality products this company provide.

This role would suit any sales professional in the automotive and tyre industry, aiming to beat targets and grow with a company who will support you every step of the way.

The role:

• Contact new business opportunities in the Southwest
• Negotiate prices with clients
• Manage and maintain the large client base in the Southwest
• Perform outbound sales calls
• Travel to new and existing clients

The person:

• Experience in a sales role within the automotive tyre wholesale industry
• Full, clean UK driving licence

If you are interested in this role, click 'apply now' to forward an up-to-date copy of your CV.

Keywords: Plymouth, Southwest, Exeter, Sales, Business Development, Tyres, Wholesale, Automotive, Travel, Uncapped Commission

Reference Number: BBBH21120a

We are an equal opportunities employer and welcome applications from all suitable candidates. The salary advertised is a guideline for this position. The offered remuneration will be dependent on the extent of your experience, qualifications, and skill set.

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