Business Development Manager

Company: i2i recruitment
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Location: Cheltenham
Job Description:

What’s in it for you?

Experience, qualification, and soft skills, have you got everything required to succeed in this opportunity Find out below.

* Join a fast-growing, purpose-led business with ambitious growth plans and a strong team culture

* Hybrid working with flexibility around office and home-based working

* Individual bonus scheme linked to performance and KPIs

* Share scheme, pension contribution, private healthcare, wellbeing allowance, and enhanced leave benefits

* Opportunity to work with some of the UK’s most exciting consumer brands and start-ups

Must haves

* At least one year of experience in a B2B or commercial sales role

* Cold calling experience

* Proven track record of outreach, pitching, and achieving KPIs

* Strong communication skills with a commercial mindset

* Proactive, organised, and relationship-driven approach

* Ability to manage a sales pipeline from prospecting through to close

* Willingness to attend meetings and industry events when required

Nice to haves

* Interest in or exposure to the consumer, D2C, or start-up sector

* Familiarity with AI tools such as ChatGPT or Claude

* Experience within insurance or financial services

So, what will you be doing?

* Identifying and engaging prospective clients that fit your target market profile

* Generating new business opportunities through LinkedIn, email, and outbound calls

* Pitching services to potential clients through virtual and face-to-face meetings

* Managing the full sales cycle from initial contact through to closing business

* Building and maintaining a healthy sales pipeline while achieving KPI targets

* Collaborating closely with marketing, partnerships, and broking teams

* Maintaining accurate CRM records and sales activity tracking

* Representing the business at industry events and networking opportunities

Helpful extras

* Natural curiosity about consumer brands and high-growth businesses

* Confidence communicating with founders, business owners, and senior stakeholders

* A consultative approach focused on building long-term relationships rather than transactional sales

Interested? Send your CV to i2i Recruitment today!

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Posted: September 22nd, 2026