Business Development Managers

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Business Development Managers

​Driving growth, opening doors and building a pipeline - great Business Development Managers are more than just salespeople. They’re opportunity creators. Whether you're entering a new market, launching a new service or scaling up your sales efforts, the right BDM can accelerate your trajectory.

At The ONE Group, we specialise in connecting businesses across Cambridgeshire, Northamptonshire, Hertfordshire, Essex and Peterborough with top-tier Business Development talent that delivers results.

What Makes a Standout Business Development Manager?

Today’s Business Development Managers are strategic, proactive and commercially savvy. They don’t just hit targets - they create them. They combine their market knowledge with effective communication and have the ability to spot potential that others might miss.

We place BDMs who:

  • Identify and secure new business opportunities

  • Nurture leads from introduction to close

  • Collaborate with marketing and account management teams

  • Understand complex value propositions and can adapt their pitch

  • Build relationships with key decision-makers

  • Deliver long-term revenue growth, not just quick wins

Business Development Managers

​Why Choose The ONE Group?

Our Sales & Commercial consultants understand the critical role BDMs play in business expansion, and we know what it takes to find them. Whether you're hiring your first BDM or expanding a regional or national sales team, we can help you source professionals to grow your brand.

What you can expect:

  • Network of active and passive sales professionals

  • Experience placing BDMs across multiple sectors including tech, engineering, FMCG and services

  • Knowledge of regional salary benchmarks and market trends

  • Tailored recruitment processes aligned with your sales goals and company culture

Business Development Recruitment Across Sectors

We work with clients looking for:

  • Regional and national Business Development Managers

  • Sector-specialist BDMs (e.g. Tech, Manufacturing, Scientific)

  • BDMs for start-ups, SMEs, and enterprise-level organisations

  • Interim or contract BDMs to support market launches or short-term growth plans

Start a conversation with one of our Specialist Sales Recruiters.

Send a brief overview of your requirements and we will contact you to find out more about your needs.

Consultants

  • Hardeep Rupal
    Hardeep Rupal
    Senior Consultant, Commercial & Sales - Cambridge Office
  • Sarah Chapman
    Sarah Chapman
    Consultant, Commercial & Sales - Cambridge Office