Business Development Manager in Ware

Business Development Manager Location: Hertfordshire Salary: £45,000–£50,000 DOE + OTE Hours: Monday to Friday, 8:30am–5:00pm Job Type: Full-time, office-based with client visits The Opportunity Our client is a well-established, successful, family-run business based near Ware, looking to recruit a driven and proactive Business Development Manager to join an exciting new division within their business. Working as part of a small team, but with the support and stability of a larger group, this role will focus predominantly on generating new business opportunities, alongside developing existing client relationships through cross-selling additional services and solutions across the group. What's on Offer? * Competitive salary of £45,000–£50,000 depending on experience. * OTE with the opportunity to be rewarded for success and hard work. * 21 days' annual leave, increasing to 25 days with length of service. * Private healthcare. * Long-term career opportunities within an established and successful business. * The opportunity to play a key role in developing and growing a new division. Key Responsibilities * Proactively identify, prospect and secure new business opportunities. * Build and maintain strong relationships with new and existing B2B clients. * Identify cross-selling opportunities across the wider service offerings * Attend client meetings and site visits to develop business relationships, as well as attend business networking events. * Work towards sales targets and contribute to the growth and revenue of the new division. * Manage the full sales process, from initial prospecting through to closing opportunities. About You We're looking for someone who enjoys new business development, building relationships and closing deals. Ideally, you will have: * Previous experience within SaaS, technology solutions, or a similar B2B sales environment. * A proven track record of achieving sales targets and generating new business. * Confidence in prospecting, client meetings and managing the sales cycle. * A proactive, self-motivated approach with excellent communication skills. * A technical mindset and the ability to understand and confidently sell business solutions. This is a fantastic opportunity for an ambitious Business Development Manager who enjoys proactive sales, building relationships and being rewarded for results. If you're looking for a new challenge within a successful and growing business, we'd love to hear from you! Thank you for your interest in this vacancy, advertised by SMT Recruitment (Smart10 Ltd), acting as an employment agency/business. Your application will be considered alongside others, and we will contact you within three working days if you are shortlisted. SMT Recruitment is a multi-award-winning specialist recruitment consultancy providing temporary, contract, and permanent recruitment solutions across selected business sectors. To stay up to date with our latest opportunities, please visit our website, like us on Facebook, and follow us on Instagram or LinkedIn. Please refer to SMT’s Privacy Policy for details on how we manage your data