Business Development Manager

Business Development Manager, sports, £40k to £55k + £25k OTE + car

I’m currently working with a passionate company in the sporting industry who deliver high-value lighting projects into sports clubs, sports complexes, universities, and schools. This company have seen incredible growth over the past 5 years driven by partnerships with David Lloyd Clubs, Nottingham Forrest FC, the LTA, Sport England, and the FA.

Due to the high standard of their projects and the excellent work of their marketing team, they receive a large number of project enquiries. We’re now looking for a passionate BDM to “take the baton” and deliver enquiry conversion. You will be arranging and delivering client meetings, progressing the sales process towards a close, and identifying further business opportunities. Great candidates will have a passionate personality alongside a strong background in business development and sports. Ideally, you will also have experience in lighting or electricals.

Salary: up to £55k base salary + quarterly commission (£25k OTE, uncapped) + car + fuel card.

Location: Field-based 4 days on the road mainly across the Midlands, 1 day in the office per week (East Midlands).

Benefits:

• Quarterly commission – start earning commission right away (£25k OTE).
• Company car (hybrid) + fuel card.
• Company joining bonus.
• Regular company events and lunches.
• Support from a rapidly growing business with strong industry partnerships.
• Warm leads to convert into exciting project contracts.
• Career progression opportunities as the business continues to scale.
• Company credit card - no out of pocket expenses.
• Employer assistance program.
• Pension (employee 5%, company 3%).
• 28 days holiday (inc. bank holidays) increasing for continued service.
• Subsidised gym membership.