Business Development Manager

FindCore are thrilled to be assisting an established sports-focused business with the recruitment of a Business Development Manager.

Permanent, full-time field-based position covering Ipswich and the surrounding region, with regular travel to client sites.

Salary

Fully negotiable, depending on experience + bonus / commission + additional benefits

Key Responsibilities

• Identify and develop new business opportunities across the sports sector.
• Build relationships with clubs, schools, leisure facilities, sports organisations and commercial customers.
• Generate new leads through prospecting, networking and field-based activity.
• Arrange and attend customer meetings across the region.
• Manage the full sales process from initial contact through to close.
• Prepare quotations, proposals and commercial presentations.
• Develop existing accounts and identify opportunities for further growth.
• Maintain a strong sales pipeline and accurate CRM records.
• Work closely with internal teams to ensure customer requirements are delivered.
• Represent the business at relevant events, exhibitions and industry meetings.

Skills & Experience

• Previous experience within field sales, business development or account management.
• Strong new-business development and relationship-building skills.
• Experience selling into sport, leisure, education or a related market would be highly advantageous.
• Confident presenting and negotiating with customers.
• Commercially aware and comfortable working towards sales targets.
• Self-motivated and able to manage a field-based territory independently.
• Strong communication and organisation skills.
• Full UK driving licence required.

What’s on Offer

• Fully negotiable salary depending on experience.
• Attractive bonus / commission structure.
• Permanent, full-time position.
• Field-based role with autonomy over your territory.
• Opportunity to develop your own customer portfolio.
• Long-term career progression.
• Competitive additional benefits.

Please apply.