The Portfolio Group
Field Based Business Development Manager
Field Based Business Development Manager at The Portfolio Group, based in Wakefield, Yorkshire and Humberside, paying £60,000 per annum. This is a permanent role.
- Pay
- £60,000 per annum
- Hours and contract
- Permanent · On site
- Location
- Wakefield, Yorkshire and Humberside
- Closing date
- Sector
- Business Development
About 13% above the going rate for business development
Reference 57481970
About the role
An Opportunity for High-Performance Business Development Managers
Our client is a pre-eminent, multiple award-winning provider of Health & Safety, HR, and Employment Law services. With an 80-year legacy of excellence and market leadership, they are currently seeking an experienced Business Development Manager to join their high-growth commercial team.
This is a transformative role designed for a pro-active, sophisticated B2B sales professional who excels in consultative, value-based environments and possesses a proven track record of exceeding ambitious revenue targets.
Financial Rewards & Compensation
Earnings: £60,000 (£30,000 Basic + £30,000 Top-up).
Realistic OTE: £155,000 per annum - uncapped, no threshold.
High-Performer Ceiling: Top consultants currently exceed £250,000, top earner hits £300,000.
Vehicle Allowance: Premium company car or a £5,000 annual car allowance.
Performance Bonuses: Additional quarterly incentives of up to £5,000 based on revenue achievements.
The Role & Responsibilities
As a field-based BDM for the brand, you will focus on high-value client acquisition:
- Direct Sales Execution: Attend face-to-face appointments secured through your own network and self-generation of leads.
- Strategic Market Development: Pro-actively identify and cultivate new business opportunities and untapped market segments.
- Pipeline Management: Rigorously manage and forecast a robust sales pipeline to ensure consistent quarterly growth.
- Stakeholder Engagement: Build immediate rapport and long-term trust with C-suite executives, HR Directors, and Business Owners.
Candidate Profile
We are seeking a candidate who demonstrates a high degree of commercial acumen and resilience:
- Experience: Minimum 2+ years of successful B2B Business Development experience out on the field (industry-specific knowledge is not required; comprehensive training is provided).
- Methodology: Expert-level proficiency in "value-based" selling rather than transactional product pitching.
- Adaptability: A professional demeanour capable of navigating diverse corporate environments and engaging varied audiences.
- Mobility: Full UK driving license and the ability to manage a field-based schedule effectively.
Comprehensive Benefits & Professional Growth
- Training: A structured 4-week industry-leading induction program.
- Infrastructure: Full professional suite of technology, including iPhone and iPad.
- Healthcare: Medicash health plan and 24/7 access to mental and physical health support.
- Culture: Quarterly sales conferences, your birthday off, and exclusive international incentive trips for top achievers to places like Miami, Monaco, Dubai and much more.
Apply Today
Join a legacy organisation that offers the stability of an 80-year-old market leader with the earning potential of a high-growth scale-up.
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The Portfolio Group are acting on behalf of our client in recruiting for this position.
Reference: 57481970 · Posted 12 hours ago · Closes 18 Nov 2026 · Listed via The Portfolio Group
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