Business Development Executive

Job description

Business Development & Account Management

Manchester | Hybrid | £27.5k base | £40k OTE Year 1 (uncapped)

You’ve got around a year of B2B sales or recruitment experience. You know how to pick up the phone, build rapport, and win business - and now you’re ready for a role with more ownership, better progression, and proper earning potential?

We’re hiring a Business Development & Account Manager to join a Manchester-based team. This is a hybrid role combining new business development with account management - ideal if you want to move beyond pure cold outreach and start building long-term client relationships.

Why this role?

• £40,000+ realistic year-one OTE (uncapped commission)
• Clear progression into Account Management, Senior Sales, or Team Leadership
• Hybrid working
• Direct exposure to strategic growth projects alongside the Sales Director
• A supportive, high-performance environment where development is taken seriously

The role

You’ll take ownership of a sizeable client base while continuing to develop new relationships:

• Managing and growing a portfolio of ~200 accounts
• Developing long-term relationships with agencies
• Generating new business and referrals through calls, emails, and relationship-led outreach
• Attending client meetings and hospitality (lunches, coffees, drinks) when required
• Identifying opportunities to increase account value and retention

This is not a call-centre role and not pure new business - it’s about becoming a trusted commercial partner.

What we’re looking for

• 12+ months’ experience in B2B sales or recruitment
• Comfortable starting conversations and building relationships from scratch
• Commercially minded, organised, and motivated by progression

If you’re currently in sales or recruitment and feel ready for more responsibility, better earnings, and a clearer career path, this is a strong next step.

Extra information

Status

Open

Education Level

Secondary School

Location

Manchester Area

Type of Contract

Full-time jobs

Published at

06-02-2026

Profession type

Accountancy

Full UK/EU driving license preferred

No

Car Preferred

No

Must be eligible to work in the EU

No

Cover Letter Required

No

Languages

English