Business Development Manager (Sales)

TL;DR

Business Development Manager (Sales): Driving top-of-funnel strategic prospecting and lead generation for a regional growth team with an accent on building credible relationships with senior digital leaders. Focus on designing targeted outbound strategies, qualifying high-quality opportunities, and collaborating with the Client Partnerships team to drive business growth.

Location: Must be based in or able to commute to Manchester or Leeds, UK (Hybrid role).

Company

hirify.global is a technology services firm dedicated to closing the global tech skills gap by combining human expertise with intelligent technology to deliver better outcomes for clients.

What you will do

• Design and execute research-driven outbound prospecting initiatives to engage senior digital leaders.
• Build and nurture relationships with CIOs, CTOs, and CEOs to identify strategic challenges.
• Lead outbound strategy by identifying and engaging with relevant conferences, events, and forums.
• Qualify incoming leads and outbound contacts to ensure a smooth handover to the Client Partnerships team.
• Collaborate with the regional BD team to meet annual growth targets.
• Maintain a clean and updated sales pipeline using structured processes.

Requirements

• Must be based in or able to commute to Manchester or Leeds, UK.
• Strong relationship management skills with the ability to build trust quickly.
• Deep understanding of the tech and professional services landscape.
• Knowledge across at least three areas: digital, business strategy, AI, marketing, technology, Agile, or change management.
• Ability to hold peer-to-peer conversations with senior decision-makers.
• Excellent communication and organizational skills.

Culture & Benefits

• 25 days bookable holiday plus flexible Bank Holidays.
• Pension scheme with 6% employer contribution.
• Aviva healthcare cover including pre-existing conditions.
• £1000 annual flexibenefit allowance to spend on chosen perks or take as cash.
• Enhanced maternity and partner leave policies.
• Supportive regional 'Club' structure for a small-company feel within a larger organization.