Business Development Manager

Role Summary The Business Development Manager will drive Bridgemead’s growth by generating new business opportunities, converting leads into paying clients, expanding existing accounts, and strengthening market visibility. This role serves as the firm’s commercial growth engine, positioning Bridgemead as a trusted HR and advisory partner. Core Responsibilities Identify, pursue, and convert new business opportunities across target sectors Drive end-to-end sales from lead generation to deal closure Build and maintain strong client relationships, converting one-off projects into long-term engagements Grow existing accounts through upselling and cross-selling services Represent Bridgemead at corporate events, networking platforms, and industry forums Develop strategic partnerships to improve visibility and credibility Provide market intelligence on trends, client needs, and competitors Prepare proposals, presentations, pitches, and negotiate contracts Key Performance Indicators (KPIs) Revenue generated (monthly/quarterly targets) Number of new clients acquired Lead-to-client conversion rate Value of deals closed Client retention and repeat business Growth in existing client accounts Strategic partnerships established Market visibility and opportunities created Ideal Candidate Profile Proven business development and revenue-generation experience Strong background in selling services (preferably HR, consulting, or B2B services) Excellent communication, negotiation, and presentation skills Strong networking and relationship-building ability Commercially minded, proactive, and execution-driven Professional presence with confidence to engage senior executives Success in the First 6–12 Months: Build a strong pipeline of qualified leads Close multiple new client engagements Increase revenue from new and existing clients Strengthen Bridgemead’s visibility in the HR advisory market Develop long-term client relationships that generate repeat business