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We are looking for a Business Development Manager with experience gained from within a law firm or other professional services business, to join our Cardiff team. The successful candidate will work closely with Partners on the development and growth of allocated sectors and markets, providing strategic and operational support to the Business Group heads and senior lawyers.

You will be responsible for engaging with all key stakeholders (internal and external) within defined areas to facilitate innovation and idea generation that will positively impact our reputation, revenue and profitability. Office attendance is required two days a week, subject to business needs.

About the role:

The appointee will be responsible for leading - alongside the Partners - on all non-procurement led pitches/pricing requests. In order to maximise the opportunity you'll need to apply your experience across the following key tasks.

• Develop ideas for initiatives that will improve the reputation of Blake Morgan, including ones that will appeal to board level clients and prospects
• Develop innovative ideas for campaigns and thought leadership to be implemented through the support of marketing colleagues
• Work with the Partners and lawyers to provide innovative high quality content for marketing communications and key messages for distribution through our multi-channel marketing outlets.
• Obtain research into the clients and/or key targets for the sector to identify the opportunities that exist, the current service providers, and the personnel who are key to winning the business
• Carry out pro-active identification and development of targets
• Identify key third party organisations and membership groups to support the firm's growth and work with them to deliver high levels of engagement and maximise marketing and business development opportunities
• Develop mutually beneficial relationships with industry stakeholders including other professional services firms, banks and industry bodies
• Work with other Business Development Managers to develop and implement regional and cross-sector initiatives
• Provide operational support to manage, grow and retain clients
• Build strong and respected relationships with allocated regional partners and lawyers
• Undertake annual Business Group and regional planning providing objectives, activities and marketing initiatives to support the Partners, aligned with our target sectors/markets.
• Lead the regional sales group meeting; coach and drive through the leads and opportunities aligned with our target sectors/markets.

As part of the wider BD team you'll also support strategic bids, through providing client specific tailored information and contributing to the written bid and presentation.

About you:

Applicants must be able to demonstrate significant experience within a Business Development role gained within a law firm or professional services organisation.

This should include:

• Sales experience and track record of growing new business
• Strong project management experience
• Extensive client development experience
• Ability to coach and assist Partners and other fee earners in their market facing roles to take advantage of informal pitch opportunities and presentations
• Extensive financial management knowledge
• Polished pitching and presentation skills.
• Strong influencing, communication, creativity and commercial skills.

Role Title: Business Development Consultant – Healthcare Sector

Location: Cardiff – St Mellons & possibility of hybrid working after probation

Benefits: 25 days holiday plus all bank holidays

Office Hours: Monday – Thursday 8:45am – 4:45pm, Friday 8:45am – 3:30pm

Salary: £25k Basic (+ Uncapped, no threshold Commission OTE £7K)

Progression : Clear progression pathway to take successful candidates forwards. Progression to Senior BDC, BDM and into National Accounts roles.

Benefits of working with t2 group

• 25 days annual leave + bank holidays (increasing with length of service)
• Christmas & New Year shutdown period
• Pension scheme
• Specsavers scheme
• Access to 1000's of student discounts inc. Unidays, Student Beans and TOTUM
• 00 employee referral bonus scheme
• Enhanced sick pay & maternity reward vouchers
• Employee well-being and assistance programme
• Access to EV company car scheme
• Life assurance cover

T2 Group are one of the largest training and coaching organisations, based in Wales but operating largely in England.T2 is a primary contract holder with the Education & Skills Funding Agency (England), providing funding to companies and individuals across England.

The Person:

The very best people working within this role are brilliant communicators. They are smart, bubbly, and smiley but also intelligent and articulate. A person who has the confidence to ask a question when others don’t is perfect for this role! We have a really successful track record of taking bright people, with the skills mentioned and making them into amazing business developers! People who might not have worked in sales but are motivated by success, driven and ready to work hard!

Must Have’s:

• Confidence to talk to people no matter who they are
• Listening skills – be able to listen to what people are saying and absorb that content
• Customer Service skills
• Self-motivated and able to “get going” without prompting
• Attention to detail and pride in their work
• Able to learn and absorb information

The Role:

To start with, this role will be office based while you learn the ropes. After a successful induction and probation period, a hybrid office/home working model will be made available to suitable staff members.

Using modern systems, you will be speaking to key people within the Health and Social Care sector about their training needs. You will become a funding expert, able to talk to customers about different funding and incentives that are available to them. Your customers will trust your honesty and integrity and you will manage any customer you bring on, account managing them into the future.

The role will evolve from a new business one, into an account management role as you win business. After not long at all, you will be able to bring on a lot of sales from your accounts, reducing the amount of new business activity. For your accounts, you will provide the latest information on funding as well as learner progress. You will deal with any matters arising and understand the ongoing need for training.

The role is very rewarding and we are proud of our staff and the development work we do with them. For people willing to work hard, the opportunity is enormous!

T2 is committed to providing a safe environment for all learner’s and employees.

NB. Your employment with the Company will be conditional upon receipt of a satisfactory DBS check and references.

Please Note:

We are NOT accepting candidates via agencies at this time.

We are looking for a Business Development / Sales Manager to work for our client - based in Whitchurch (Hampshire). The company designs and builds innovative machines to improve production efficiency and process - mainly in the packaging industry.

Career prospects for this role are excellent - with a clear route to a senior management position.

To be a success in this role you will need to enjoy the following:

• Solving engineering problems
• Creating innovative solutions
• Investigating how things work
• Having conversations with prospects
• Tracking market trends and acting on them
• Managing the sales process
• Cultivating relationships with prospective clients

Responsibilities

• Work directly with marketing to discover opportunities from leads
• Generate appointments by means of proactive outbound prospecting
• Manage prospects from initial enquiry through to close

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience - ideally within Mechanical or Electrical Engineering
• 2+ years' of experience in related role

Required Skills and Interests

• Strong selling and influencing skills
• Strong communication and time management skills
• Excellent written and spoken English
• Strong communication and time management skills
• A genuine interest in engineering and designing solutions

Preferred Skills

• Experience in the industrial automation sector

Remuneration

• Base between £40-50k with an OTE of £100k

Business Development Manager

• Technology sector, Corporate, Tax, Trust and Family
• Hybrid working – 3 from home

A top UK law firm is looking for a BD Manager to head up their growing Technology sector, Corporate, Tax, Trust and Family practice. This is a fantastic opportunity to join a collaborative and ambitious team where your ideas will be valued, and your work will make a visible impact on firm-wide growth

You will work closely with partners and lawyers to implement sector-focused business plans, develop go-to-market strategies and identify opportunities to grow key client relationships. The role involves leading on pitches, strategic campaigns and cross-practice projects while providing trusted advice to fee earners on business development best practice.

This opportunity suits someone who brings proven experience in business development within professional services, ideally legal or consulting. You will be confident influencing at senior level, comfortable managing competing priorities and capable of delivering results in a fast-paced environment. A proactive mindset, strategic thinking and strong communication skills are essential.

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White Horse are working Exclusively with a leading global software group to recruit an M&A Business Development Manager for their UK & Ireland team.

This organisation specialises in acquiring and growing vertical market software companies worldwide . The role offers an exciting opportunity for someone with proven software industry experience to take a pivotal position in sourcing, developing, and nurturing acquisition opportunities across the region.

We are looking for Someone who ideally resides in and around Bath, Bristol, Chepstow, Cardiff or Cheltenham ( South West based )

The role will involve:

• Building relationships with founders, owners & executives of software businesses.
• Proactively sourcing new opportunities through outreach, networking & referrals.
• Managing the early stages of the M&A process, from initial engagement to indicative offers.
• Working closely with senior leadership on deal structuring & strategy.
• Maintaining a healthy acquisition pipeline and reporting on KPIs.

What we’re looking for:

• 3–5 years’ experience in software sales or M&A business development .
• Strong understanding of how software companies operate (revenue models, growth, structures).
• A track record of sourcing high-value opportunities.
• Confident communicator with credibility at C-level.
• Commercially driven, strategic mindset.
• Someone who ideally resides in and around Bath, Bristol, Chepstow, Cardiff or Cheltenham ( South West based )

What’s on offer:

• Competitive salary (£40–50k) + performance-based incentives.
• Career progression within a highly successful global group.
• Exposure to senior-level deal-making and international growth strategies.
• A collaborative and supportive environment with mentorship from experienced leaders.
• This is a fantastic opportunity for an ambitious, commercially minded professional who already has software sector experience and wants to build a long-term career in M&A.

We are looking for a Business Development Manager with experience gained from within a law firm or other professional services business, to join our Cardiff team. The successful candidate will work closely with Partners on the development and growth of allocated sectors and markets, providing strategic and operational support to the Business Group heads and senior lawyers.

You will be responsible for engaging with all key stakeholders (internal and external) within defined areas to facilitate innovation and idea generation that will positively impact our reputation, revenue and profitability. Office attendance is required two days a week, subject to business needs.

About the role:

The appointee will be responsible for leading - alongside the Partners - on all non-procurement led pitches/pricing requests. In order to maximise the opportunity you'll need to apply your experience across the following key tasks.

• Develop ideas for initiatives that will improve the reputation of Blake Morgan, including ones that will appeal to board level clients and prospects
• Develop innovative ideas for campaigns and thought leadership to be implemented through the support of marketing colleagues
• Work with the Partners and lawyers to provide innovative high quality content for marketing communications and key messages for distribution through our multi-channel marketing outlets.
• Obtain research into the clients and/or key targets for the sector to identify the opportunities that exist, the current service providers, and the personnel who are key to winning the business
• Carry out pro-active identification and development of targets
• Identify key third party organisations and membership groups to support the firm's growth and work with them to deliver high levels of engagement and maximise marketing and business development opportunities
• Develop mutually beneficial relationships with industry stakeholders including other professional services firms, banks and industry bodies
• Work with other Business Development Managers to develop and implement regional and cross-sector initiatives
• Provide operational support to manage, grow and retain clients
• Build strong and respected relationships with allocated regional partners and lawyers
• Undertake annual Business Group and regional planning providing objectives, activities and marketing initiatives to support the Partners, aligned with our target sectors/markets.
• Lead the regional sales group meeting; coach and drive through the leads and opportunities aligned with our target sectors/markets.

As part of the wider BD team you'll also support strategic bids, through providing client specific tailored information and contributing to the written bid and presentation.

About you:

Applicants must be able to demonstrate significant experience within a Business Development role gained within a law firm or professional services organisation.

This should include:

• Sales experience and track record of growing new business
• Strong project management experience
• Extensive client development experience
• Ability to coach and assist Partners and other fee earners in their market facing roles to take advantage of informal pitch opportunities and presentations
• Extensive financial management knowledge
• Polished pitching and presentation skills.
• Strong influencing, communication, creativity and commercial skills.

Business Development Manager

• Location: Remote. There is a need to be in the Cardiff office one day per month
• Salary: £40,000 – £5,000 basic + realistic OTE of 00,000

As a Microsoft Gold Partner we’re looking for an ambitious Business Development Manager to join our team and drive growth through building and implementing innovative Microsoft Power Platform solutions . This is a senior, hands-on role where you’ll target public sector clients, build strong C-level relationships, and deliver technology-led change.

As part of the Operational Management Team, you’ll refine and improve our sales approach, working closely with marketing, delivery, and senior leadership. You’ll take ownership of the full sales cycle – from lead generation (both marketing-sourced and self-generated) through to closing strategic opportunities – while also managing key partnerships and developing opportunities with existing customers.

As Business Development Manager the role will cover four main areas:

• New Business Sales (70%) – Take ownership of the full sales cycle from lead generation (both from marketing and your own channels) through to closing strategic opportunities.
• Management Team Contribution (10%) – As part of the Operational Management Team, you’ll work closely with the CEO and other leaders to refine and improve the existing sales methodology, manage KPIs, and drive business performance.
• Partnership Management (10%) – Own and develop relationships with key partners and stakeholders to maximise growth opportunities.
• Existing Customer Sales (10%) – Collaborate with consultants and delivery teams to upsell and expand services with existing customers.

What you’ll bring as an experienced Business Development Manager

• 10+ years of successful B2B sales experience.
• Track record of selling Microsoft 365 or Power Platform solutions/services.
• Proven ability to sell into public and private sectors.
• Strong consultative and solution-selling skills.
• Excellent stakeholder management and C-level engagement.
• Confidence using CRM tools (ideally Dynamics).

What’s on offer

• £40k–£55k base + OTE £100k
• 25 days annual leave + bank holidays.
• Monthly team socials & supportive culture.
• Paid charity day + mental health/duvet day.
• Clear progression to build and lead a sales team.

Business Development Manager - SaaS Sales Experience

Bristol, UK

Full-time | Permanent

Salary: Up to £45,000 basic plus OTE

I am working with a creative software company in Bristol that are looking for a business development Manager with software sales and BID writing experience to join the team.

They sell SaaS solutions and are looking for someone who can be involved throughout the entire BID lifecycle, including involvement with BID writing.

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The Role

They are looking for a passionate and driven Business Development Manager to join their sales team. Based near Bristol, you'll be responsible for securing new business opportunities, selling SaaS solutions that deliver real returns for clients. This role is a mix of new and existing business.

You should have experience working with cross functional team members, with the ability to speak to technical and non technical stakeholders. Ideally you will have worked in an agency environment with software teams and associated staff in order to properly put the BIDs together.

This role is perfect for someone who thrives on building relationships, closing deals, and making a tangible impact.

You will be engaging in a split of new business development and developing existing accounts so you should feel equally comfortable doing both.

Since you are selling SaaS products - any experience selling SaaS, CRM, CMS, Web, Digital, Technology solutions or similar will be a big bonus.

Likewise, experience using Software such as CRM or CMS systems will be an advantage.

If you have an entrepreneurial mindset you will do well in this environment. No micromanaging, and a supportive manager who encourages free thinking.

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What You'll Be Doing

Drive business acquisition through new and existing accounts.

Writing BIDs, tenders, and proposals - with the assistance of AI.

Present compelling proposals in person, at events, and via video calls.

Collaborate with teams to deliver effective, SaaS solutions.

Work towards KPI's, with qualified leads to hit the ground running.

Attending industry and network events.

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What You'll Need

Experience in SaaS, Tech, Digital, Media, Software sales, incl. business development.

Confident communication with excellent written, presentation and negotiation skills.

Strategic thinking, a commercial mindset and a passion for helping clients grow.

Self-motivated, target-driven, and resilient in a fast-paced environment.

Experience in B2B or enterprise sales is highly desirable.

A full valid UK drivers license

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What's in It for You

Competitive salary plus OTE earnings.

Unlimited holiday allowance

Hybrid working

Continuous professional development - access to certifications

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If you are a results-driven sales professional looking to make your mark in SaaS, this is your opportunity to join a genuinely innovative team and grow your career and earning potential.

This is an urgent vacancy, so please apply quoting reference LIR .

Role Title: Business Development Consultant – Healthcare Sector

Location: Cardiff – St Mellons & possibility of hybrid working after probation

Benefits: 25 days holiday plus all bank holidays

Office Hours: Monday – Thursday 8:45am – 4:45pm, Friday 8:45am – 3:30pm

Salary: £25k Basic (+ Uncapped, no threshold Commission OTE £7K)

Progression : Clear progression pathway to take successful candidates forwards. Progression to Senior BDC, BDM and into National Accounts roles.

Benefits of working with t2 group

• 25 days annual leave + bank holidays (increasing with length of service)
• Christmas & New Year shutdown period
• Pension scheme
• Specsavers scheme
• Access to 1000's of student discounts inc. Unidays, Student Beans and TOTUM
• 00 employee referral bonus scheme
• Enhanced sick pay & maternity reward vouchers
• Employee well-being and assistance programme
• Access to EV company car scheme
• Life assurance cover

T2 Group are one of the largest training and coaching organisations, based in Wales but operating largely in England.T2 is a primary contract holder with the Education & Skills Funding Agency (England), providing funding to companies and individuals across England.

The Person:

The very best people working within this role are brilliant communicators. They are smart, bubbly, and smiley but also intelligent and articulate. A person who has the confidence to ask a question when others don’t is perfect for this role! We have a really successful track record of taking bright people, with the skills mentioned and making them into amazing business developers! People who might not have worked in sales but are motivated by success, driven and ready to work hard!

Must Have’s:

• Confidence to talk to people no matter who they are
• Listening skills – be able to listen to what people are saying and absorb that content
• Customer Service skills
• Self-motivated and able to “get going” without prompting
• Attention to detail and pride in their work
• Able to learn and absorb information

The Role:

To start with, this role will be office based while you learn the ropes. After a successful induction and probation period, a hybrid office/home working model will be made available to suitable staff members.

Using modern systems, you will be speaking to key people within the Health and Social Care sector about their training needs. You will become a funding expert, able to talk to customers about different funding and incentives that are available to them. Your customers will trust your honesty and integrity and you will manage any customer you bring on, account managing them into the future.

The role will evolve from a new business one, into an account management role as you win business. After not long at all, you will be able to bring on a lot of sales from your accounts, reducing the amount of new business activity. For your accounts, you will provide the latest information on funding as well as learner progress. You will deal with any matters arising and understand the ongoing need for training.

The role is very rewarding and we are proud of our staff and the development work we do with them. For people willing to work hard, the opportunity is enormous!

T2 is committed to providing a safe environment for all learner’s and employees.

NB. Your employment with the Company will be conditional upon receipt of a satisfactory DBS check and references.

Please Note:

We are NOT accepting candidates via agencies at this time.