Your new company

Hays are working exclusively with a high growth B2B software business that provides software solutions to customers. The company has strong market traction and is investing heavily in its commercial function as it enters its next phase of growth. You will be part of a lean, ambitious team where sales is viewed as a strategic priority. The role offers direct exposure to senior leadership, genuine influence over how the growth engine is built and the opportunity to shape best practice from an early stage. The business operates a hybrid working model with modern city centre offices in Belfast and a culture that values autonomy, accountability and progression.

Your new role

As Business Development Manager, you will be responsible for generating new business and building a high quality pipeline across a varied client base. This is a standalone new business role, focused on execution rather than strategy, with strong support from the wider team.

Key duties and responsibilities include:

• Own outbound prospecting activity, spending the majority of your time on targeted outreach

• Build and manage prospect lists aligned to defined Ideal Customer Profiles

• Run structured, multi touch outbound campaigns across phone, email and LinkedIn

• Qualify both inbound and outbound leads using an agreed framework

• Book qualified meetings for senior stakeholders and ensure smooth handover

• Manage your pipeline in the CRM from first touch through to opportunity handoff

• Reviewing and improving website journeys for lead conversion

• Building and maintaining simple email nurture sequences

• Supporting the creation and scheduling of LinkedIn content

• Helping to run light campaigns such as webinars or online events

• Ensuring all leads are captured, tracked and followed up effectively

What you'll need to succeed

Essential:

• 3-5 years in Sales Development / Business Development, inside sales, or growth roles (B2B preferred)

• Proven track record of hitting/exceeding outbound targets

• Working knowledge of sales tools (CRM, Sales Navigator, email automation)

• Can take strategic direction and independently execute

• Self-starter mentality - takes initiative on the 'how' when given the 'what'

• Strong written and verbal communication

• Organised, metrics-driven, competitive mindset

• Right to work in UK
  
  Desirable experience:

• Background in B2B software or SaaS, particularly selling into product, operations or commercial teams

• Experience helping to build or improve inbound systems such as email nurtures, website optimisation or content led lead generation
  
  

What you'll get in return

This role offers a strong package and clear progression for someone who wants to build their career in business development within a growing software business. This is an excellent opportunity for a proven business developer who wants more ownership, visibility and progression in a high potential, growth environment.
You can expect:

• Salary in the region of £45,000 to £50,000 depending on experience

• Hybrid working, 3 days from home

• Discretionary bonus linked to both personal and company performance

• 35 days total holiday including public holidays, with additional flexibility around how bank holidays are taken

• Private healthcare

• Pension scheme

• Life assurance

• Direct exposure to senior leadership and the opportunity to step into a management or leadership role as the team grows

• Structured onboarding with close support from senior stakeholders and access to training resources to support your development
  
  

What you need to do now

If you're interested in this role, click 'apply now' to forward an up-to-date copy of your CV, or call Matthew McArthur on 02890446911 or email Matthew.McArthur@hays.com

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