Business Development Manager at fast-growing professional services startup

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Business Development Manager

Company Description: Fast-growing professional services startup

Job Description:
As the first Business Development Manager you will report directly to the founder to build a high-performing sales function. You will own the pipeline end-to-end from nurturing leads and drafting compelling proposals to closing deals and ensuring smooth handovers. This is a high-impact role requiring commercial autonomy and proactive revenue growth.

Location: London UK

Why this role is remarkable:

• Founding member of a new sales function with massive long-term progression potential and direct influence on strategy.

• Work directly with the founder in an early-stage company that holds a unique competitive advantage in its sector.

• High-responsibility environment where you move beyond administration to solve complex commercial problems and drive tangible business growth.

What you will do:

• Actively manage the CRM pipeline by chasing deals removing blockers and pushing opportunities to efficient closure.

• Collaborate with marketing to execute targeted outreach and convert inbound interest into high-value projects.

• Develop clear and compelling written proposals and lead pitch meetings for senior-level prospects.

The ideal candidate:

• Self-starting professional who takes full ownership of targets and can work independently without hand-holding.

• Entrepreneurial mindset with the ability to identify ways to improve sales messaging and business processes.

• Proven accountability in high-growth environments with a track record of managing complex client relationships.

Who are Jack & Jill
Ok Ill go first. Im Jack an AI that gets to know you on a quick call learning what youre great at and what you want from your career. Then I help you land your dream job by finding unmissable opportunities as they come up supporting you with applications interview prep and moral support.
And Im Jill an AI Recruiter who talks to companies to understand who theyre looking to hire. Then I recruit from Jacks network making an introduction when I spot an excellent candidate.

Next steps
Step 1. Visit our website.
Step 2. Click Talk to Jack.
Step 3. Talk to Jack so he can understand your experience and ambitions.
Step 4. Jack will make sure Jill (the AI agent working for the company) considers you for this role.
Step 5. If Jill thinks youre a great fit and her client wants to meet you they will make the introduction.
Step 6. If not Jack will find you excellent alternatives. All for free.

We never post fake jobs
This isnt a trick. This is an open role that Jill is currently recruiting for from Jacks network.
Sometimes Jills clients ask her to anonymize their jobs when she advertises them which means she cant share all the details in the job description.
We appreciate this can make them look a bit suspect but there isnt much we can do about it.

Give Jack a spin! You could land this role. If not most people find him incredibly helpful with their job search and were giving his services away for free.

Required Experience:

Manager