Senior Business Development Manager

CMR Jobs Limited; Manchester; Remote; GBP 80,000 - 100,000

Job description

Our client is a trusted partner for UK SMEs, scale-ups, recruiters, and umbrella companies looking to outsource HR, finance, and accounting services. Their solutions free up leadership teams to focus on growth while ensuring compliance, efficiency, and cost-effectiveness.

As a Senior BDM, Outsourcing Professional Services, your mission is to generate new business through a mix of prospecting, networking, digital outreach, and business development meetings. You’ll focus on bringing outsourced HR, finance, and accounting services to businesses that want to scale without the burden of internal back-office functions.

This role is ideal for a high-energy, target-driven professional who thrives on meeting people, building relationships, and converting opportunities into revenue.

What You’ll Be Doing

1. Hunting for New Business – Through cold outreach, networking, and referrals, you’ll identify and engage decision-makers in SMEs, scale-ups, recruiters, and umbrella companies.
2. Face-to-Face & Virtual Meetings – Expect to spend 60%+ of your time on the road meeting inbound leads, developing opportunities, and closing deals. The rest will be dedicated to farming and building a strong digital pipeline.
3. Prospecting & Digital Outreach – Use LinkedIn, email campaigns, and social strategies to nurture and convert leads into active opportunities.
4. Pipeline Development & CRM Management – Build and maintain a robust sales pipeline, tracking prospects and deals through the CRM system.
5. Pitching & Closing Deals – Confidently articulate our clients' value proposition, tailor solutions to client needs, and negotiate contracts that drive revenue growth.
6. Collaborating with Internal Teams – Work closely with marketing, finance, and service delivery teams to ensure seamless client onboarding and satisfaction.

Who We’re Looking For

1. Proven Sales Experience – You have a track record in B2B sales, preferably in professional services, outsourcing, HR, finance, or recruitment.
2. Relationship Builder – You excel at building trust with prospects and turning conversations into long-term partnerships.
3. Self-Starter & Go-Getter – You take initiative, work autonomously, and are always looking for the next opportunity.
4. Strong Communicator & Negotiator – You know how to listen, present, and close deals effectively.
5. Digital Sales Savvy – Comfortable using LinkedIn, email marketing, and sales automation tools to drive engagement.
6. Results-Driven – You thrive in a target-driven environment and love the challenge of exceeding sales goals.

What You’ll Get from our Client

1. £50-55k basic salary + commission – Rewarding high performance.
2. Remote working flexibility – While travel is required, you’ll have the freedom to manage your schedule.
3. Career Growth – Clear path to senior business development or account management roles.
4. Training & Support – Access to ongoing sales training, mentorship, and professional development.
5. A High-Energy, Growth-Oriented Team – Join a company that’s scaling fast and making an impact.