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Our client is an interesting, successful and growing organisation in Blandford. They are seeking a driven Business Development Manager and Team Lead to play a pivotal role in driving growth across their client portfolio within the wider Group. This Business Development Manager and Team Lead role is ideal for a commercially astute professional who combines strategic vision with a hands-on approach to business development and leadership.

Salary and Benefits:

* A salary of £DOE per annum

* Working Monday to Friday 8.30 am – 4.30 pm

* Hybrid working arrangement

* Annual leave

* Pension scheme

* Onsite parking

Duties and Responsibilities:

Client and Business Development

* Take ownership of key client relationships following a structured handover period, ensuring successful introductions and continuity of service

* Develop a deep understanding of your clients’ businesses to retain and grow key accounts

* Drive sustainable pipeline growth and deliver measurable increases in won work for assigned clients

* Lead timely renewal discussions to maintain long-term partnerships

* Personally engage in business development activity, including:

* Building and maintaining a pipeline through proactive outreach

* Nurturing leads and converting them into opportunities

* Conducting business meetings and preparing tailored proposals

* Using HubSpot, Microsoft Office, Teams, and Bloom Growth for CRM and pipeline management

* Present updates and performance summaries to the Board

* Identify and pursue new strategic markets and client opportunities for the Group, supported by measurable KPIs and commission incentives

Team Leadership & Management

* Oversee the on-boarding of new clients to ensure the delivery of tactical plans aligned with agreed strategies

* Manage day-to-day client relationships, ensuring smooth operations and exceptional customer service

* Coordinate resources—people, systems, and tools—to support efficient account management

* Maintain and improve business processes and quality standards across your accounts

* Lead, mentor, and motivate a team of Business Development and Marketing professionals, supporting recruitment and onboarding, setting performance objectives and development plans and providing regular feedback and fostering a high-performance culture

Minimum Skills and Experience Required:

* Proven experience in business development, client management, or account leadership ideally within a professional services or B2B environment

* Strong track record of achieving sales targets and driving business growth

* Exceptional communication, negotiation, and relationship-building skills

* Strategic thinker with the ability to translate ideas into actionable plans

Why Join?

* Work directly with the leadership team of a forward-thinking, growing organisation

* Lead a talented team and shape the company’s business development strategy

* Opportunities for professional growth