Business Development Manager

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We are looking for a Business Development Manager to join our team s role reports to our Head of Client Accounts and plays a key part in securing new business opportunities and contributing to the company's growth. You will be responsible for building relationships with potential clients, understanding their needs and delivering tailored solutions that align with the organisation's service offerings and strategic objectives.

• Identify and engage with key decision‑makers across target markets using various outreach methods.
• Provide accurate monthly and quarterly sales forecasts to the Head of Sales.
• Represent the company at exhibitions, industry events, and client meetings.
• Conduct market research and gather competitive intelligence to inform business strategy.
• Develop a thorough understanding of the company’s products and services.
• Negotiate pricing and contract terms to ensure profitability and client satisfaction.
• Prepare persuasive proposals, quotes, and presentations for prospective clients.
• Ensure compliance with company policies and procedures.
• Perform other duties as required.

• Proven experience in business development or sales, with a track record of success.
• Strong communication, negotiation, and presentation skills.
• Ability to build and maintain relationships with internal and external stakeholders.
• Experience in market mapping and strategic targeting.
• Analytical and problem‑solving mindset.
• Comfortable working independently and managing multiple priorities.
• Proficient in MS Office and CRM systems.
• Experience in the interpreting and translation industry is desirable but not essential.

• Hybrid working post‑training (3 days a week in office, 2 days at home)
• 25 days annual leave plus bank holidays, this increases with your service
• Refer and Earn – Employee referral scheme and bonuses
• Family Friendly – Enhanced Maternity and Paternity Pay and gift hampers for new parents
• Employee Experiences – Social events and regular engagement activities, such as Christmas and summer parties, office events and competitions, and long‑service awards; activities for key inclusion events and wellbeing webinars; internal employee recognition schemes such as employee of the month and year‑end awards
• Training & Development Opportunities – A huge range of internal and external training available, including apprenticeships (levels 3, 4 & 5)
• ESG & Sustainability – Cycle‑to‑work scheme, volunteering days, travel discounts and part of Manchester Liftshare Community platform
• Exclusive access to Westfield Health – Health care benefits and services, giving you money back on essential health costs such as optical and dental treatments; includes a 24‑hr Doctor Line service, gym discounts and offers from leading retailers, restaurants and destinations
• Mental health and Wellbeing Support – Employee Assistance Programme providing up to 6 sessions of structured counselling and access to a variety of wellbeing resources including webinars, health checks and podcasts; access to mental health first‑aiders and much more
• Free breakfast, fresh fruit and tea & coffee provided daily

At Dals, we enable people and organisations to tackle critical language challenges every day. Our interpreting and translation services cover more than 500 languages, including BSL and other non‑spoken languages. We connect clients and their service users with crucial expertise whenever and wherever they need it—because the world is a better, fairer place when everyone is understood.

Our people are our future, and we take care of them. Through community partnerships and social value initiatives, we continuously work to ensure Dals has a positive impact on the world.

• An Age‑Friendly Employer, welcoming applications from experienced professionals and supporting age diversity.
• A supporter of the Armed Forces Covenant, encouraging applications from veterans, reservists, and their families.
• A Disability‑Confident Employer, guaranteeing interviews for disabled applicants who meet the minimum criteria and ensuring an inclusive recruitment process.
• A Mindful Employer, promoting mental health awareness and fair recruitment practices in line with the Equality Act 2010.

Applicants must be UK residents and have permission to work in the UK. A basic DBS check is required for this role.

• Seniority level:
  Associate
• Employment type:
  
  Full‑time
• Job function:
  Business Development
• Industries:
  Translation and Localization