Business Development Manager

3 weeks ago


Oxford, Oxfordshire, United Kingdom Procurement Services Full time

Role: Business Development Manager

Salary: Up to £34,000 + £4000 Car Allowance

Location: Hybrid/Oxford

Are you an experienced sales professional with a strong ability to generate new business and build relationships across the public sector?

We are looking for a Business Development Manager to join our Procurement Services division. In this role, you will play a key part in driving the growth of our Lifecycle brands—Contract Management and Leasing Services—by generating new business opportunities, managing customer relationships, and ensuring the successful closing of contracts.

Why Join Us?

This is an exciting opportunity to make a real impact by driving business growth and fostering strong relationships within the public sector. You'll be joining a dynamic team with a clear focus on delivering value to customers in sectors like Education, Local Authorities, NHS, Universities & Colleges, and Housing Associations. With your expertise in business development and sales, you'll contribute to expanding our market presence while also developing your career within a supportive and growing organization.

As Business Development Manager, you will:

  • Self-generate and qualify leads from existing and new contact lists, marketing activities, and customer representative bodies.
  • Develop and maintain relationships with senior decision-makers across a variety of public sector sectors.
  • Arrange and conduct regular meetings (3-5 per week) with prospective customers to discuss Lifecycle services and drive new business.
  • Create and maintain a robust sales pipeline, ensuring you consistently meet KPIs and sales targets.
  • Report regularly on sales performance, using CRM systems to track activities and maintain accurate data.
  • Work closely with the Marketing Team to support lead generation efforts and contribute to campaigns, exhibitions, and other promotional activities.

What We Require:

  • Proven track record in sales, with experience driving business growth and meeting sales targets.
  • Experience in business development within the public sector or a similar environment.
  • Knowledge of procurement/public sector procurement legislation
  • Strong communication skills, with the ability to build relationships with senior decision-makers.
  • Excellent organizational and planning skills, with the ability to prioritize and manage multiple leads and opportunities.
  • Ability to adapt and work with a wide range of customers across different sectors.
  • A proactive, results-driven attitude, with the ability to work independently and manage competing priorities.

What We Offer:

  • 25 days of annual leave, plus bank holidays
  • Hybrid working opportunities
  • An additional day off for your birthday to celebrate as you wish
  • Access to a generous discount scheme, including retail and gym memberships
  • Life assurance coverage
  • Companywide events

About Commercial Services Group:

Commercial Services Group (CSG) is the largest, local authority-owned trading company (LATCO) in the UK, wholly owned by Kent County Council. CSG generates over £800m in revenue per annum and provides services to over 16,000 education and public sector customers globally.

CSG is striving to be recognised as the global leader in Education and Public Sector services, currently operating in 86 countries, with 1,800 staff across 30 trading brands, providing expertise ranging from: HR Services, IT Services, Energy, Education Resources, Procurement and many more. Currently growing at a rate of 25% each year, CSG has expanded via an innovative buy and build model delivering an important mix of organic growth, acquisitions and strategic joint venture partnerships. Therefore, it is an exciting and interesting time to join a growing organisation and be part of shaping the future of CSG.



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