Business Development Manager – AssessmentSalary:
£45,000 to £50,000 dependant on experience + Uncapped CommissionLocation : Birmingham is central location – ideally 2 to 3 days per week (willing to be flexible)
Role Purpose:Reporting to the UKI Head of Sales within the Industrial Sector, the Business Development Manager is responsible for winning new logos and project-based assessment work across priority Industrial markets. This is a growth-critical role focused on market entry, opportunity creation, and converting complex projects into long-term client relationships.
Key Responsibilities:Identify, target, and secure new logo clients for assessment services, with a strong focus on project-based opportunitiesDevelop and execute proactive business development strategies to penetrate this customer segmentOwn the full sales lifecycle from lead generation through qualification, bid submission, negotiation and contract awardBuild senior-level relationships with key stakeholders within target organisationsLead and contribute to strategic bids and tenders, shaping technical scope, commercial strategy and value propositionsCollaborate with internal technical, operations, and delivery teams to ensure proposals are competitive, deliverable and margin-alignedMaintain a robust new business pipeline with accurate forecasting and reportingMeet and exceed monthly, quarterly and annual revenue targetsMaintain CRM hygiene, forecast accurately and contribute to sales reportingRepresent the business at industry events, conferences and client workshops
What You’ll Bring:Proven success in winning new logo business and securing assessment-led projects in the Industrial environmentStrong technical and commercial understanding of assessment/training opportunitiesExperience selling into complex organisationsDemonstrable ability to originate and close high-value, project-based opportunitiesConfidence presenting technical and commercial solutions to senior & executive stakeholdersExperience managing bids, tenders, and proposals, with a strong grasp of pricing strategy and margin controlMy client is a leading global assurance partner, combining deep industry expertise with innovative solutions to help organizations manage risk, improve performance, and drive sustainable growth.Operating in over 50 countries with a team of 2,500+ professionals, we support more than 60,000 clients worldwide through assurance, certification, cybersecurity, inspection, and training services. Our purpose is simple: to help businesses build a safer, more secure, and more sustainable future.
What We Offer:
Join a global team where your expertise is valued and your development is supported. We offer a collaborative work environment, opportunities for professional growth, flexible working arrangements where applicable, a competitive salary aligned with the market and a comprehensive benefits package:Competitive base salary with uncapped commissionClear career progression into Senior BDM or Strategic AccountsIf you receive suspicious outreach claiming to be from us, please contact us via the ManpowerGroup website.
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