Business Development Manager (New Business)

Leeds
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Business Development Manager (BDM)
Location: Leeds (Clarence Dock area) - 2 days a week in the office (Monday and Wednesday)
Salary: £35,000-£45,000 base + £10,000-£15,000 OTE
Start Date: ASAP
Employment Type: Permanent

Overview:
An exciting opportunity has arisen for two ambitious and driven Business Development Managers to join a rapidly growing technology business specialising in education and IT solutions. With plans to expand significantly in 2025, the company is looking for high-energy individuals who can help fuel this growth journey.

The Opportunities:

New Business BDM: Focused on sourcing, developing, and closing new client opportunities across the UK.
Cognassist Sales BDM: Dedicated to promoting a leading EdTech solution directly to education providers, nurturing long-term partnerships.Key Responsibilities:

Identify, target, and engage new prospects through a mixture of outbound activity and networking.
Build and maintain strong, long-lasting client relationships.
Understand client needs and propose tailored solutions that deliver value.
Prepare and deliver persuasive sales presentations and proposals.
Manage the full sales cycle from lead generation to closing.
Maintain accurate records of activity and pipeline within the CRM system.
Meet and exceed individual and team sales targets.
Collaborate with internal teams to ensure smooth onboarding of new clients.Ideal Candidate Profile:

Proven experience in IT Sales, SaaS Sales, or EdTech Sales.
Strong hunter mentality with a passion for generating new business.
Excellent communication, negotiation, and presentation skills.
Self-motivated, energetic, and resilient.
A strong team player who enjoys working within a vibrant, ambitious environment.
Ability to work independently while attending the Leeds office twice a week.
Personality, attitude, and cultural fit will be prioritised over sector background.

Additional Information:

Company currently has a headcount of 18, moving to a modern office space designed for 40+ employees.
Strong career development opportunities as the company scales.
Fun, supportive, and high-performance team environment.

Dovetail and Slate is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff, applicants, and clients to share this commitment.

This role may involve work with under 18's or vulnerable adults. Any appointment will be made subject to strict vetting and screening checks and receipt of a satisfactory enhanced DBS check. Dovetail and Slate ltd acts as an Employment Agency (perm) and an Employment Business (temp/contract).

Because education matters. Dovetail and Slate Limited ((phone number removed)) acts as an Employment Agency.

Because education matters. Dovetail and Slate Limited ((phone number removed)) acts as an Employment Agency

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