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Senior Business Development Manager

Job Posted: 9 days ago

Salary: £ 50,000 - 65,000 / Annum
Job Type: Permanent
Location: Christchurch

Expire in: 19 days

Job Description

We are currently working with an ambitious and fast-growing organisation within the ecommerce services sector, based in Dorset who are seeking a commercially driven Senior Business Development Manager to head up new client acquisition and strategic growth.

 This is a high-impact role focused on partnering with scaling brands, retailers, and online businesses to help them deliver exceptional customer experiences as they grow. You will act as a trusted advisor, guiding prospects from initial discovery through to onboarding and long-term partnership.

 Success in this role comes from identifying the right opportunities and building meaningful relationships that drive sustainable revenue and mutual growth.

 The role is paying £50-£65,000 DOE + Commission, working Monday to Friday and offer flexibility in being remote or office based. 

 The main purpose of your role will be to identify, engage, and secure high-value clients while expanding market presence and revenue, ensuring each partnership aligns with the organisation’s capabilities, values, and long-term strategy.

 Key Responsibilities for the Successful Senior Business Development Manager:

Develop and execute targeted strategies to acquire new clients and expand strategic accounts
Identify high-value opportunities through market analysis, research, and networking
Maintain a disciplined pipeline focused on quality over quantity
Meet and exceed revenue targets through consultative sales
Build strong relationships with founders, senior leaders, and decision-makers
Lead discovery conversations to understand commercial goals, operational needs, and growth plans
Guide prospects through a structured onboarding process
Ensure a smooth transition from existing providers where applicable
Co-create tailored solutions aligned to client objectives
Recommend value-enhancing initiatives that improve customer experience and operational performance
Provide creative, commercially viable approaches to complex challenges
Manage complex, multi-stakeholder deals and long sales cycles
Use CRM systems and analytics to qualify leads and track performance
Produce accurate forecasting and pipeline reporting Experience and competencies required to be considered for this Senior Business Development Manager role:

Strong commercial acumen and strategic thinking,
Exceptional relationship-building and influencing skills
Resilience and persistence in long-cycle sales environments
High level of professionalism and communication skills,
Proven success in senior business development or sales roles
Experience selling complex services or solutions to businesses with a proven track record of achieving or exceeding revenue targets
Strong negotiation and stakeholder management skills
Ability to translate market insight into actionable growth strategies
Proficiency with CRM systems and pipeline managementBenefits for the successful Senior Business Development Manager:

Lead growth for a respected and expanding organisation
Work with ambitious, scaling businesses across the ecommerce landscape
Opportunity to shape strategy and make a measurable commercial impact
Remote working available with ad-hoc need to come to site.
Free parking
Competitive earnings & Comission/ Bonuses
 If you are a strategic sales professional who thrives on building meaningful partnerships and driving sustainable growth, we would love to hear from you. Please apply today and Sophie will call you

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