Business Development Manager at fast-growing professional services startup

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.

Fast-growing professional services startup

• 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.

• 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.

• 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.