Senior Business Development Consultant
Location: Rugby, Warwickshire (Office-Based)
Job Type: Full-Time
About Manovate
Manovate is a specialist management consultancy that helps businesses overcome operational, commercial and strategic challenges. We work closely with business owners and directors to identify risk, improve performance and deliver practical, results-driven solutions.
Our work often involves sensitive commercial matters, complex business disputes and, where appropriate, supporting clients throughout legal proceedings. As a result, professionalism, discretion and integrity are fundamental to everything we do.
The Opportunity
We're looking for an experienced Business Development Consultant to join our team at our Rugby office.
This is an opportunity for a driven sales professional who enjoys building relationships, opening doors and closing high-value consultancy engagements. You'll be trusted to represent the Manovate brand with confidence, professionalism and credibility, helping business owners find the right solutions to protect and grow their businesses.
Key Responsibilities
- Identify and secure new business opportunities.
- Build lasting relationships with business owners, directors and senior decision-makers.
- Conduct professional consultations to understand client challenges and objectives.
- Present Manovate's consultancy services as tailored business solutions.
- Manage opportunities from initial contact through to signed engagement.
- Maintain an organised sales pipeline using our CRM.
- Work closely with our consultancy team to ensure an exceptional client experience.
- Represent Manovate professionally at client meetings, networking events and, where appropriate, while supporting clients throughout legal proceedings.
Essential Requirements
- A minimum of 5 years' proven experience in B2B sales.
- Demonstrable success in closing high-value, consultative sales.
- Excellent communication, presentation and negotiation skills.
- A professional appearance and manner at all times.
- Strong commercial awareness and business acumen.
- Confidence engaging with business owners, directors and senior stakeholders.
- High levels of integrity, discretion and confidentiality.
- A full UK driving licence and willingness to travel when required.
Desirable Experience
- Experience selling management consultancy, professional services, legal services, business advisory or technology solutions.
- Existing network within the SME or mid-market business community.
- Experience working with complex or high-value client engagements.
What We Offer
- Competitive basic salary with uncapped commission.
- Office-based role in our Rugby headquarters.
- Ongoing training and professional development.
- Genuine opportunities for career progression as Manovate continues to grow.
- A collaborative, ambitious and supportive working environment.
- The opportunity to work with business leaders and contribute to meaningful outcomes for our clients.
Why Join Manovate?
At Manovate, we value professionalism, integrity and excellence. We are looking for someone who takes pride in representing our business, builds trusted relationships and is committed to delivering exceptional results.
If you have the experience, ambition and professionalism to succeed in a high-performing consultancy environment, we'd like to hear from you.
Apply today and become part of Manovate's continued growth.
Pay: £27,500.00-£32,000.00 per year
Work Location: In person
