Business Development Manager

About the job

Job Title: Business Development Manager – Professional Services
Location: Birmingham or Manchester (Hybrid)
Contract Type: Full-time, Permanent
Salary: Competitive + Benefits

About the Role

We’re recruiting for a Business Development Manager to join a highly regarded, forward-thinking professional services organisation. This role supports strategic growth across key sectors including Energy & Infrastructure and/or Mobility, Logistics & Manufacturing.

Sitting within a collaborative Business Development and Marketing function, you’ll play a key role in driving client growth, strengthening relationships, and delivering insight-led campaigns. You’ll work closely with senior stakeholders to shape sector strategy, identify opportunities, and support long-term revenue growth.

This is an excellent opportunity for someone who enjoys working at pace, influencing senior leaders, and contributing to structured, strategic growth initiatives.

Key Responsibilities

• Partner with senior stakeholders to identify and deliver growth opportunities across target sectors.
• Develop and execute business development and marketing plans aligned to sector strategies.
• Build strong internal relationships to support cross-selling and collaborative initiatives.
• Lead targeted campaigns, thought leadership, and sector-focused content initiatives.
• Support bids and new business opportunities, including preparation of proposals and credentials.
• Develop relationships with external networks, industry bodies, and referral partners.
• Deliver client listening initiatives and support key account development.
• Manage sector budgets, ensuring effective use of spend and measurable ROI.
• Monitor market trends, competitor activity, and emerging opportunities.
• Collaborate with PR, communications, and research teams to enhance brand visibility.
• Provide reporting and insights to support performance tracking and decision-making.
• Support and mentor junior team members where appropriate.

Candidate Profile

• Experience in business development and/or marketing within professional services.
• Strong commercial awareness with the ability to identify and convert opportunities.
• Excellent stakeholder management skills, with confidence engaging senior leaders.
• Strong communication and content development capability.
• Highly organised, with the ability to manage multiple projects and priorities.
• Analytical mindset, able to interpret data and translate insights into action.
• Proactive, collaborative, and solutions-focused approach.
• Experience or interest in sectors such as Energy, Infrastructure, Manufacturing, or Logistics (desirable).

What Our Client Offers

• Competitive salary and comprehensive benefits package.
• Hybrid working model (Birmingham or Manchester base).
• Opportunity to work in a strategic, high-impact role.
• Supportive and collaborative team environment.
• Ongoing professional development and career progression.
• Exposure to high-profile clients and sector-led initiatives.