Business Development Manager

Unleash your potential: Become a self-employed sales professional and transform your ambitions into success with uncapped commission. As a Membership Advisor for the Federation of Small Businesses, you are empowered to build a strong and sustainable business model, servicing the SME community, backed by a trusted, national business support organisation. This is your opportunity to build a successful business developing long lasting relationships within your business community. You can build your business network and be recognised across your territory as a trusted business advisor. Be your own boss, run your business your way and take charge of your destiny with unrivalled support every step of the way. What You’ll Do A Membership Advisor is a field-based opportunity to join a dynamic organisation selling a suite of business support services into the small business sector. You will be responsible for managing your territory to deliver new members. This opportunity requires a self-motivated and ambitious individual with a proven track record in sales. * Drive new member acquisition: Achieve quarterly sales targets within your assigned territory. * Develop and execute territory plans: Identify and target potential members through strategic territory planning and relationship building with key decision-makers. * Maximise revenue: Proactively identify upselling and cross-selling opportunities with new and existing members to increase revenue and income generation. * Utilise Salesforce CRM: Effectively manage the sales pipeline through lead generation, referrals, and conversions. * Collaborate effectively: Work seamlessly with internal teams, including the field-based development management team, to ensure excellent customer service and efficient lead follow-up. You Bring * Proven sales record: Demonstrated ability to achieve and exceed sales targets, with experience in new business acquisition and account management. * Industry knowledge: Strong understanding of the SME sector and its unique challenges. * CRM proficiency: Experience using Salesforce CRM or a similar platform. * Relationship building skills: Excellent communication, negotiation, and presentation skills, with the ability to build and maintain strong relationships. * Driving license: Full UK driving license. * Sales-focused mindset: Self-motivated, results-oriented, and resilient with a positive attitude. Interested? Apply now to build an amazing business and be part of a progressive organisation that has supported SMEs across the UK for over 50 years. This is a commission-only position and Field Sales Agents must have a driving licence and a vehicle