Business Development Manager
Content + Source + Freshness • 18 Dec 2025 • 95% confidence
Offer value
Moderate appeal due to competitive salary range and scope for innovation within the AV and construction industries.
- Competitive salary: £45,000 - £50,000
- Hybrid working conditions offer flexibility
- Direct client interactions enhance sales skills
Pros
- Competitive salary within the AV and construction sectors
- Strong focus on relationship management and client visits
- Structured work environment with hybrid opportunities
Cons
- Preference given to candidates with specific AV or construction backgrounds
- Requires strong sales experience
- Potentially high-pressure sales environment
Who it's for
Mid to Senior • Hybrid
Good fit
- B2B sales specialists in AV or construction
- Business developers comfortable with in-person client meetings
- Those seeking career advancement in structured environments
Not recommended for
- Candidates without sector-related experience
- Individuals looking for entry-level positions
- Job seekers preferring fully remote work
Motivation fit
Key skills
About the job
Business Development Manager £45,000 - £50,000 - Newark (East Midlands Based) - Hybrid Working - Training and Development Opportunities!
SF Recruitment are currently recruiting for a Business Development Manger on a full-time basis based in Newark.
The successful candidate will need to have a strong knowledge of Audio Visual technologies or the construction industry. If you have a understanding of hearing loss or the community this would set you above any other candidate on the market!
It is essential you are able to drive to be successful for this role and you will be expected to be on the road visiting clients.
It is a must that the successful candidate has previous business development/sales experience and can confidently conduct sales calls/meetings. Ideally you will have experience in B2B sales.
Your duties will include:
- Manage sales opportunities and individual pipeline from initial qualification through to close
- Monitor website visitors, identify potential prospects within the business and connect to generate opportunities
- Arrange and conduct qualification calls with sales enquiries to qualify opportunities, excite them about the company and convert them to the next step
- Meet with clients face to face or online
- Ensure all contact and deal information, communications, actions and forecasts are recorded and kept up to date in the CRM system
- Build long-term trusting relationships with clients
- Feed back to business options for improvement in product/ delivery
- Dealing with current customers, up-selling and maximizing sales opportunity
- Taking responsibility for all enquiries through to completion
- Promoting communications and new services
- Working with the team on prospecting activities
Skills & Experience Required
- Experience of working within a business development/Sales role
- Understanding of the AV or construction industry
- Strong communication skills both verbal and written
- Negotiation skills
- Attention to detail
- Self-motivated a good time management skills
- Experience in a high-value B2B sales role
- Experience of consultative selling
Working Hours; Monday - Friday 9.00 AM - 5.00 PM Hybrid Working!
Salary; £45,000 - £50,000
Other roles you may be applying for ; Business Development Manager, Account Manager, Sales Manager
If you are interested in the role and feel you have the relevant experience please apply online now!
