Business Development Manager
Do the work you’re proud of, with support at every step.
Who are IDHL?
At IDHL, we’re more than a digital agency, we’re a strategic partner to ambitious brands, helping them accelerate growth in the digital economy.
Our expertise is delivered through three core divisions: Performance, Web & eCommerce, and Intelligence – all working closely together to create impact across channels.
We’re also home to Fostr, a Shopify Plus agency for luxury and lifestyle brands, and The MTM Agency, specialists in integrated marketing and audience engagement.
What connects it all is our focus on outcomes, not just outputs. We back each other, take pride in what we do, and make sure the way we work works for everyone.
Your role as Business Development Manager:
We are on the lookout for a talented and self motivated Business Development Manager to join our team, working to find new opportunities as well as handling inbound leads and enquiries across our digital marketing products and services.
Negotiation and closure of new business opportunities to meet sales targets
Growing sales pipeline, handling pre-qualified leads and making cold calls to secure new clients and sales opportunities
Face to face client meetings, answering client queries and providing relevant information to ensure the company’s maximum sales potential is realised
Preparing sales presentations, proposals and contracts
Work closely with our Managing Director and Client Services team in order to provide handovers to new clients and ensure they transition well into the agency
Maintaining a full understanding of company processes, policies, guidelines and contractual obligations and ensuring these are consistently followed
Keeping up to date with industry and company trends and developments
What we’d like you to bring to the role:
Extensive B2B sales experience
Ideally experience of SEO or PPC sales
Ideally Digital Agency experience
Demonstrable sales record
Commercial awareness, with an ability to maximize opportunities
Excellent communication and negotiation skills
High standard of written English and presentation skills
Ability to manage workload and priorities
Ability to deal with and influence senior decision makers
Advanced use of Microsoft Word, Excel & PowerPoint
- Department
- Performance - New Business
- Role
- Business Development Manager
- Locations
- Manchester
- Remote status
- Hybrid
- Yearly salary
- £40,000 - £55,000
Perks of the job
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Hybrid working
Prefer WFH or in the office? Enjoy the best of both with our hybrid working policy.
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Extra time off
Buy up to an additional week of leave or trade leave for extra salary.
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Flexi time
Early bird or night owl? Adjust your hours to fit your lifestyle, whether that's starting earlier or finishing later.
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Time4You days
Take up to four half-days a year for your wellbeing, so you can focus on you.
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Financial & mortgage support
Our partnerships with Salary Finance and Charles Cameron provide you with financial support and mortgage advice.
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Health & wellbeing
Access a wealth of resources to help and support you depending on your situation, including counselling and legal support.
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Discounts & savings
An employee portal offering discounts and cashback for supermarkets, gym memberships, and more.
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Customise bank holidays
Swap religious-based bank holidays for those that matter to you.
Invested in your growth
Personal and professional development are core to life at IDHL. Harnessing potential, we’ll endeavour to support your career aspirations with our training programmes and personalised development plans.
Inclusivity matters to us
We want our workplace to reflect the diversity of the world we live in. At IDHL, we foster an inclusive environment where every team member feels heard, supported, and valued. We aim to attract, develop, and retain the very best people irrespective of background, beliefs, or personal characteristics.
Our jobs
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About IDHL
IDHL is the UK’s leading digital marketing, web, and commerce specialist.
Focused on delivering meaningful outcomes, we combine experience, AI-driven innovation, and deep insight to deliver transformation and commercial acceleration for world-leading brands.