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Business Development Director

Are you a driven, results-oriented leader with a knack for inspiring teams and creating growth opportunities? We’re on the hunt for a Business Development Director to join an exciting, high-performing business services provider. If you’re looking for a role where your leadership and strategic vision can make a tangible impact, this is your chance to lead from the front.

About the Role:

In this pivotal leadership position, you’ll be at the helm of a dynamic team of Field Sales Account Managers and Business Development Consultants. Your main focus will be to inspire and guide your team towards hitting ambitious sales targets, improving customer retention, and driving the company’s growth through new business opportunities. You won’t just be overseeing the day-to-day—you’ll be actively involved in shaping the strategy, refining processes, and ensuring that your team is consistently performing at their best.

You’ll work closely with senior management to develop growth strategies, set clear goals, and create a motivated, high-energy sales culture. Through your leadership, the team will look to you for guidance and inspiration, as you lead by example and help them grow both personally and professionally.

What You’ll Be Doing:

• Leading and motivating your team: As the Business Development Director, you’ll be responsible for building a strong, united team. You’ll create an environment where success is celebrated, challenges are overcome, and each team member has the tools and support they need to thrive.
• Driving growth and hitting targets: Your primary mission is to identify and secure new business opportunities while ensuring the team consistently hits and exceeds targets. You’ll set clear, measurable goals, and be hands-on in driving team performance.
• Strategic planning: Collaborating with the senior leadership team, you’ll craft and implement growth strategies to expand market share, build long-term customer relationships, and ensure sustainable business success.
• Coaching and developing: You’ll have a direct influence on the personal and professional growth of your team. Through ongoing coaching, feedback, and development plans, you’ll empower your team to perform at their best and reach new heights in their careers.
• Driving a data-driven culture: You’ll regularly review performance metrics and KPIs, using data and insights to adjust strategies and ensure the team remains on track. Your ability to turn performance data into actionable plans will be key to driving success.
• Creating a positive and high-energy team culture: Building and nurturing a culture of motivation, accountability, and collaboration will be at the heart of your leadership style. You’ll foster an environment where everyone feels engaged, valued, and driven to succeed.

Who We’re Looking For:

To succeed in this role, you’ll need to be an experienced sales leader who thrives in a fast-paced and competitive environment. You’ll bring with you a proven track record in sales management within the business services sector, with experience leading teams to achieve outstanding results.

You’ll be an excellent communicator with strong interpersonal skills, able to build relationships both within your team and with key stakeholders across the business. Coaching and mentoring will be second nature to you, and you’ll have a passion for helping others unlock their potential. You’ll also be a strategic thinker with the ability to balance day-to-day operations with long-term planning.

Key qualifications and experience include:

• Extensive sales leadership experience in business services, ideally with a background in B2B sales or similar sectors.
• A proven ability to drive growth, exceed sales targets, and deliver results in a competitive marketplace.
• Experience leading and developing teams, with a focus on coaching and performance improvement.
• Strong commercial acumen and the ability to develop and implement growth strategies.
• Excellent communication, negotiation, and interpersonal skills.
• A passion for building and nurturing a high-performance culture.
• Ability to adapt to changing market conditions and business needs.

What’s in It for You:

• Competitive salary & performance-based bonuses: Your earnings will be a direct reflection of the impact you make.
• Career growth opportunities: With the chance to build and shape the business, there are endless opportunities for career progression.
• A dynamic and supportive team: You’ll be joining a company that values collaboration, creativity, and the pursuit of excellence.
• A culture of development: We invest in our people, offering regular training and development to help you grow in your role and beyond.
• A chance to make a real impact: This is your chance to leave your mark on a growing business and lead a team that will help drive its success.

What’s Next?

If you’re ready to step into a leadership role where you can truly make a difference and help shape the future of a thriving business, we’d love to hear from you. Apply now to be part of a company that values your skills, ideas, and leadership.

 

Location: East Anglia | Salary: 65000 - 70000 per year | Job type: Permanent | Posted: 25/03/2025