Business Development Consultant

3 days ago

Manchester, New Hampshire, United Kingdom Citation Professional Solutions Full time


Business Development Consultant – New Business

Salary:
Up to £28,000 base + Uncapped Commission

Hours:
Full-time | Permanent

Hybrid:
Work from home with regular time in our Wilmslow office

Join Citation..... A UK Powerhouse in HR, Health & Safety, Employment Law, and ISO Compliance Services

With 30 years of trusted expertise and over 60,000 clients nationwide, Citation is recognised as a market leader – and we're just getting started. As we enter our most exciting growth phase yet, we're on the lookout for driven, consultative sales professionals ready to make a real impact.

If you're ambitious, results-focused, and eager to fast-track your career with a company that values and rewards high performance, there's never been a better time to join Citation.

The Role:

As a Business Development Consultant, you'll be a key part of our growth engine — connecting with business leaders, understanding their challenges, and demonstrating how Citation's solutions can transform their operations.

What You'll Be Doing

  • Outbound sales:
    Reach out to potential clients across key sectors
  • Consultative approach:
    Understand their needs and recommend tailored solutions
  • Appointment setting:
    Secure high-quality appointments for our field sales team
  • CRM management:
    Stay organised and data-driven with our modern sales tech stack
  • Target smashing:
    Hit and exceed individual KPIs and team goals
  • Cross-team collaboration:
    Work with marketing and sales leadership to refine strategies and messaging

What You'll Bring

  • A proven track record in outbound B2B sales or appointment setting
  • Exceptional communication, listening, and persuasion skills
  • A resilient, self-motivated attitude — you thrive under pressure and love the buzz of success
  • Confidence using CRM systems and digital tools
  • A growth mindset — always looking to improve, learn, and progress

What You'll Get from Us

  • Up to £28k base + uncapped commission
    – earn well above your base
  • 33 days' holiday
    (including bank holidays) +
    your birthday off
  • Access to
    health cash plans, wellbeing support, and employee recognition programmes
  • Award-winning training
    and structured career development
  • A
    Top 100 Best Companies to Work For
    culture
  • Regular incentives, team socials, and recognition for your achievements
  • Hybrid working flexibility
    – work from home while staying connected to our Wilmslow HQ

Why Now?

We're backed by leading investors (KKR, Hg Capital, HarbourVest), have made 15 acquisitions in the last 3 years, and are more ambitious than ever. Whether you're looking to build a career in sales or step up from your current role,
this is your moment
.

Apply now and make 2025/2026 your best year yet

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