Business Development Manager (BDM)
Colchester, England, United Kingdom · Full Time
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- Any
- Salary
- GBP 35,875 – GBP 53,875 / year
- Openings
- 1
- Posted
- 3 hours ago
- Work mode
- In office
- Eligibility
- Experienced sales professionals who are proactive, target-driven, and interested in a field sales role based in Colchester. Applicants should also hold a full UK driving licence with no more than 6 points. Candidates without every listed qualification are still invited to apply if they show strong…
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Job description
About Yell
Yell has supported local businesses for more than 60 years. What began with the Yellow Pages has evolved into a broader digital marketing offering, and the company now positions itself as the UK’s leading managed digital advertising partner for local businesses.
Role overview
This is an opportunity for a motivated sales professional who enjoys winning new business, building strong client relationships, and being rewarded for results. The position sits within Yell’s Field Sales team and focuses on helping businesses across the UK achieve better outcomes through tailored digital marketing solutions.
The team culture is described as energetic, customer-focused, and collaborative, with colleagues working together to meet ambitious goals.
Key responsibilities
- Identify and win new business by prospecting from both self-generated opportunities and leads supplied by the company.
- Carry out face-to-face and virtual meetings to understand customer needs and recommend suitable digital marketing solutions.
- Lead presentations, negotiations, and deal closures with both new and existing customers.
- Maintain client relationships after the sale and manage accounts for up to 12 months to ensure a smooth customer experience.
- Review data and customer performance to uncover growth opportunities, improve ROI, and support long-term results.
Requirements
- A proven background in sales, ideally in field sales or high-performing telesales.
- Strong ability to build relationships and negotiate effectively.
- Resilience, a positive mindset, and confidence in handling objections.
- Good presentation skills, both spoken and written.
- Experience in solution selling or SaaS is helpful but not essential.
- A full UK driving licence with no more than 6 points.
Why join Yell
- Base salary of £35,875, with on-target earnings of £53,875 and uncapped earning potential.
- Car allowance of £5,200 or £6,200 depending on the car.
- 23 days of holiday, increasing with service.
- Employee referral scheme, wellbeing support, flexible pension options, and retail discounts with brands such as Apple and British Airways.
- Access to career progression opportunities, including roles such as Senior Account Manager and Digital Account Director.
- Participation in the Aspire Program and access to a dedicated career development portal.
- Reward and recognition schemes, including the Yell Gold Awards.
- Opportunity to work with major brands such as Google, Wix, Alexa, and Microsoft.
Additional information
Candidates who do not meet every requirement are still encouraged to apply, as potential and individual merit are valued. For further information before applying, the company has provided the contact email [email protected].
About the team
According to the CEO, the Field Sales team is made up of high-performing, passionate, customer-centric people who support one another as one team to achieve shared goals.
Location
Colchester, England, United Kingdom.