Business Development Manager


Company:	Experis
Salary:	£45,000 to £50,000 a year
Hours:	Full-time
Location:	Birmingham, B37 7ES
Job type:	Permanent
Posting date:	16 Sept 2026
Closing date:	23 Sept 2026

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Summary

Business Development Manager - Assessment

Salary: £45,000 to £50,000 dependant on experience + Uncapped Commission

Location: Birmingham is central location - ideally 2 to 3 days per week (willing to be flexible)

Role Purpose:

Reporting to the UKI Head of Sales within the Industrial Sector, the Business Development Manager is responsible for winning new logos and project-based assessment work across priority Industrial markets. This is a growth-critical role focused on market entry, opportunity creation, and converting complex projects into long-term client relationships.

Key Responsibilities:

Identify, target, and secure new logo clients for assessment services, with a strong focus on project-based opportunities

Develop and execute proactive business development strategies to penetrate this customer segment

Own the full sales lifecycle from lead generation through qualification, bid submission, negotiation and contract award

Build senior-level relationships with key stakeholders within target organisations

Lead and contribute to strategic bids and tenders, shaping technical scope, commercial strategy and value propositions

Collaborate with internal technical, operations, and delivery teams to ensure proposals are competitive, deliverable and margin-aligned

Maintain a robust new business pipeline with accurate forecasting and reporting

Meet and exceed monthly, quarterly and annual revenue targets

Maintain CRM hygiene, forecast accurately and contribute to sales reporting

Represent the business at industry events, conferences and client workshops

What You'll Bring:

Proven success in winning new logo business and securing assessment-led projects in the Industrial environment

Strong technical and commercial understanding of assessment/training opportunities

Experience selling into complex organisations

Demonstrable ability to originate and close high-value, project-based opportunities

Confidence presenting technical and commercial solutions to senior & executive stakeholders

Experience managing bids, tenders, and proposals, with a strong grasp of pricing strategy and margin control

My client is a leading global assurance partner, combining deep industry expertise with innovative solutions to help organizations manage risk, improve performance, and drive sustainable growth.

Operating in over 50 countries with a team of 2,500+ professionals, we support more than 60,000 clients worldwide through assurance, certification, cybersecurity, inspection, and training services. Our purpose is simple: to help businesses build a safer, more secure, and more sustainable future.

What We Offer:

Join a global team where your expertise is valued and your development is supported. We offer a collaborative work environment, opportunities for professional growth, flexible working arrangements where applicable, a competitive salary aligned with the market and a comprehensive benefits package: