Business Development Manager
Salary: £27,000 to £45,000 per annum
Full-time, permanent, 40 hours per week
Closing date: Friday 14 August 2026
About the Role
H2OiQ is recruiting a Business Development Manager to drive sales, develop client relationships and expand our market presence across both public and private sectors.
This role involves identifying and pursuing new business opportunities, promoting our products and services, and developing key accounts to support long-term growth. You will create tailored proposals, negotiate contracts and work closely with internal teams to ensure client requirements are met accurately and effectively.
The role is based at H2OiQ in Derby. Much of the client engagement can be managed online, although some travel across the UK will be required for client meetings, site visits and industry events where appropriate. You may also need some flexibility in your working hours to meet client and business needs.
Learn more about us: https://www.h2oiq.co.uk/about-us
Main Responsibilities
- Identify and contact potential clients to generate new business opportunities
- Develop strong client relationships through online meetings, phone calls and site visits where required
- Create and deliver tailored proposals, presentations, case studies and reports
- Maintain accurate sales, opportunity and client information using online systems
- Work with operational, inventory, data and finance teams to develop effective and cost-efficient solutions
- Achieve agreed sales targets and contribute to the company’s growth and market development
What We Are Looking For
You will be a confident, proactive and results-driven business development professional who can work independently, build trust with clients and balance immediate opportunities with longer-term strategic planning.
You must have:
- A proven track record in business development, sales and negotiation
- Excellent communication and presentation skills, with the ability to explain complex information clearly
- Strong organisation, time management and digital reporting skills
- Proficiency in CRM and data management tools
- A full UK driving licence and willingness to travel within the UK when required
Salary
£27,000 to £45,000 per annum
This role sits within a company-wide salary structure so the parameters are non-negotiable. Please do not apply if the advertised salary does not meet your requirements. Starting salary will be aligned to your skills, experience and capability, and may be positioned within the range rather than at the minimum.
Future progression and increases are linked to performance, development and progression within the business.
Checks and Requirements
Employment is subject to satisfactory checks, including DBS, right to work and references.
Having a criminal record will not automatically disqualify candidates. However, any convictions relating to safeguarding, theft, fraud, dishonesty or serious misconduct will be considered in line with our risk assessment and recruitment policies.
This position is open to UK residents only. We are unable to offer visa sponsorship or consider applicants without unrestricted right to work in the UK.
Equal Opportunities
H2OiQ Limited is an equal opportunities employer. We are committed to creating an inclusive and diverse workplace where everyone is treated with fairness and respect.
We welcome applications from all qualified individuals and aim to foster a culture of equality and inclusion.
We are a Disability Confident Committed employer and a Mindful Employer. This reflects our commitment to fair recruitment, workplace inclusion, and supporting mental health and wellbeing at work.
Interview Process
Initial online interviews are provisionally scheduled for Tuesday 26 August 2026.
Successful candidates will then be invited to attend a second-stage interview in person.
How to Apply
Please submit your CV through Indeed.
Questions can be emailed to [email protected].
No agencies or recruiters, please.
Closing date: Friday 14 August 2026
Pay: £27,000.00-£45,000.00 per year
Work Location: In person
