Business Development Manager

Job Title: Business Development Manager – Public Sector Salary: £40,000–£60,000 basic £20k OTE (uncapped) Location: Leeds HQ (with national travel) Sector: Drone Technology / SaaS / Training About the Role Our client is seeking a driven Business Development Manager to lead growth in the UK Public Sector, with a focus on Police, Fire & Rescue services. You’ll be selling cutting-edge drone and software solutions that improve operational efficiency, safety, and decision-making in critical environments. Key Responsibilities * Win new business within Police, Fire, and wider Public Sector accounts * Manage the full sales cycle: prospecting, demos, proposals, closing deals * Build and maintain relationships with senior stakeholders (Ops Heads, Procurement, C-suite) * Understand operational challenges and tailor drone tech solutions accordingly * Collaborate with in-house experts across tech, training, and support * Represent our client at industry events, exhibitions, and live demos * Meet and exceed sales targets using a consultative, strategic approach The Ideal Candidate * 2 years of B2B sales experience (tech/SaaS/solutions sales preferred) * Proven success working with Public Sector clients and procurement frameworks * Comfortable engaging at senior levels across organizations * Knowledge of Bluelight services (Police, Fire) is a significant advantage * Strong ability to explain and sell complex technology solutions * Self-motivated and comfortable managing longer sales cycles * Willing to travel UK-wide for demos (2–4 times per month) * Full-time office-based role in Leeds HQ * Standard hours: Monday–Friday, 08:30–17:30 (4pm finish on Fridays); occasional weekend travel Why Join Our Client? * Make a tangible impact in public safety and national infrastructure * Work with cutting-edge drone and SaaS technologies * Clear path to leadership or specialist roles * Dynamic, innovative, and fast-paced work environment * Competitive salary, strong commission structure, and ongoing professional development Get in touch to find out more

Location: LS1, Leeds, GB

Posted Date: 7/15/2025