Business Development Manager
Possible
Sponsorship likelihood
This employer issued few or no visas recently
£55,200
Going rate
Skilled Worker going rate
This role may qualify for a Skilled Worker visa
Anyone can use the standard rate, but the pay clears it only if the Home Office classes the job as SOC 3552. We think SOC 3556 is more likely, and the pay is too low for that code. If you are a new entrant or a PhD holder, you can use a lower rate, and the pay clears the new entrant rate for SOC 3556. On the jobs board, Standard and the new entrant rate both show roles like this as Possible at most.
New graduate or PhD holder? Pick one of the lower rates.
What each route needs for this job
| Occupation code | New entrant 70% of going rate | STEM PhD 80% of going rate | Relevant PhD 90% of going rate | Standard rate 100% of going rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
3556 Sales accounts and business development managers Most likely code | £38,600 Clears | £55,200 Misses | £55,200 Misses | £55,200 Misses |
3552 Business sales executives Also possible | £33,400 Clears | £41,700 Clears | £41,700 Clears | £41,700 Clears |
We use the lowest threshold across the plausible codes. Likelihood is Possible at most when the pay clears only a lower rate, or only under a less likely code. A mark is for the top of the advertised pay. How the Home Office picks the code
About the role
Business Development Manager
Manchester, Exchange Quay · Hybrid working
Salary according to experience
Junior £35,000–£45,000
Mid-level £45,000–£55,000
Senior £60,000+
Company car or car allowance, plus benefits
Regular customer travel, including occasional European trips
About CDS
CDS develops and supports CODAS, an ERP platform designed around the day-to-day realities of fuel distribution. For over 50 years, we have combined software expertise with practical industry knowledge.
Our customers depend on CODAS to run their businesses. We build long-term relationships, give honest advice and deliver on our commitments, while continuing to invest in our people, services and software.
The opportunity
Help grow CODAS through new customer relationships and opportunities within our existing customer base.
Choosing an ERP system is a significant, long-term operational decision. You’ll understand each business, establish where CODAS can add value and help customers make a well-informed decision.
Credibility, empathy and honest advice are central to our approach, backed by CDS’s track record and experienced teams. Sometimes an opportunity means additional functionality; often it means helping customers get more from what they already have.
What you’ll do
- Proactively build relationships with prospective customers and identify worthwhile opportunities within existing accounts.
- Understand customers’ operations, challenges and future plans through meaningful conversations and visits.
- Organise and deliver relevant CODAS demonstrations, drawing on specialist colleagues where needed.
- Explain capabilities, benefits and limitations clearly, connecting recommendations to genuine business needs.
- Prepare quotations and proposals, respond to formal enquiries and lead commercial discussions and negotiations.
What you’ll bring
Strong experience in at least one of these areas:
- Fuel distribution, particularly sales, operations or account management.
- Providing software, technology or services to the downstream fuel industry.
Practical CODAS experience would be a strong advantage. You do not need experience in every area or a previous BDM title; product and industry training will be provided.
You’ll listen carefully, communicate clearly and put customer service at the heart of your decisions. You’ll be comfortable initiating conversations, discussing commercials and helping customers reach a decision.
You’ll take ownership of a brief, identify sensible next steps and progress it independently, involving colleagues when needed and following through on commitments.
What we offer
- Hybrid working and company car or car allowance.
- 25 days’ holiday plus bank holidays.
- Option to buy and/or sell 5 days holiday each year.
- Pension, private healthcare and employee assistance programme.
- Death in service benefit and permanent health insurance.
- Product training, experienced colleagues and free onsite parking.
Learn more at codas.com.
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Where this offer sits in the market
Sales accounts and business development managers (SOC 3556) · UK · ONS ASHE 2025 · basic pay · ~448k in sample- Middle half £40,144–71,448
- Median £53,820
- Going rate £55,200
- Threshold £41,700
- New entrant £38,600–49,680
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Does this job guarantee visa sponsorship?
Not necessarily. C.D.S. (CODAS) holds a sponsor licence, but sponsorship for a specific hire is always the employer's decision. Be upfront in your application that you'll require it.
What salary is needed for this role to be eligible?
The offer must clear both the general threshold and the SOC 3556 going rate of £55,200. New-entrant and shortage discounts can lower it.