Business Development Manager

CompanyVMA Group

LocationLondon Area, United Kingdom

Posted At1/29/2026

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Occupation Type

Sales accounts and business development managers

Occupation Code Skill LevelHigher Skilled

Sponsorship Salary Threshold

£55,200 (£28.31 per hour)

Occupation rate applies

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Description

Business Development Manager

Exclusive opportunity to join a globally recognised membership organisation in a relationship-led business development role focused on growing revenue from an established portfolio of corporate and employer accounts.

The role is centred on account-based relationship management, senior stakeholder engagement and expanding existing partnerships across membership, professional development and corporate services.

Hybrid working – 2 days in Central London, 3 from home

Key Responsibilities:

Manage and grow a portfolio of priority corporate and employer accounts, with responsibility for relationship quality and commercial performance.
Develop and deliver account plans to increase revenue, retention and long-term value.
Build and maintain senior stakeholder relationships across HR, L&D, leadership and executive teams.
Expand existing relationships into additional services including professional development, events, sponsorship and partnerships.
Act as a trusted commercial partner and credible ambassador for the organisation.

Work collaboratively with internal teams to deliver joined-up account activity and a high-quality client experience.

Identify new growth opportunities within existing accounts and feed insight into wider commercial strategy.

Skills & Experience:

Experience in account-based business development or key account management.
Strong track record of growing revenue from existing relationships.
Comfortable operating with senior and C-suite stakeholders.
Commercially astute, relationship-led and purpose-driven.
Experience working in a purpose-led, membership, professional body or professional services environment.
Confident operating in a relationship-led commercial role with long sales cycles and multiple stakeholders.

In return, we offer a comprehensive benefits plan to help you meet your health and wellness, financial and lifestyle needs:

Hybrid working
Generous holiday allowance
Generous pension provision
Highly flexible working options
Wide range of other benefits

If you have the experience and are interested in discussing further, please get in touch ASAP with your current CV: gcharles@vmagroup.com

Due to a high volume of applicants, we are unable to respond to everyone. We will get in touch if you are successful in your application.