Business Development Manager

Business Development Manager  Location: Black Country  Salary: up to £35,000 per annum + Commission  Full time  Permanent    The Business Development Manager will drive new member acquisition and commercial growth through strategic planning, lead generation, and relationship building.   Key Responsibilities: Planning & Strategy Develop and deliver a commercial business development plan. Conduct market research to identify target sectors and high-value prospects. Build and manage a strong CRM sales pipeline. Collaborate with Marketing on targeted campaigns and proposals. Lead Generation & Delivery Generate leads via calls, digital outreach, networking, referrals and events. Conduct discovery meetings with senior business leaders. Present tailored proposals and confidently pitch the Chamber's value proposition. Progress opportunities through the sales funnel and meet recruitment KPIs. Handover new members professionally to the Relationship Management team. Reporting & Evaluation Maintain accurate CRM records, forecasts and sales activity. Produce performance reports and analyse campaign effectiveness. Gather feedback to support ongoing strategy development. Commit to continuous professional development in sales and negotiation. Relationship Management Build strong relationships with prospects, partners and stakeholders. Represent the Chamber at events and act as a commercial ambassador. Demonstrate professionalism and uphold Chamber values at all times