Business-Development Manager

The Opportunity:

We combine smart technology with genuinely caring people to help thousands of older and vulnerable residents feel safer, more connected, and better informed every day. Working with housing providers across the UK, we help them improve resident engagement, modernise services, and prepare for the future through a range of innovative digital solutions.

Now, we are looking for a commercially minded Client Development Manager to join our growing sales team, focused on developing new business opportunities across the social housing sector. This role is about building relationships, spotting opportunities, opening doors, understanding client challenges, and helping organisations deliver meaningful change for their residents and staff. You will work directly with senior decision-makers across the sector, representing a company with a strong reputation, ambitious plans, and services that genuinely make a difference.

Key Duties:

• Identify and develop new business opportunities within the social housing sector.

• Attend industry events, networking opportunities, and client meetings across the UK.

• Build strong relationships with stakeholders at all levels, from frontline teams through to senior leadership.

• Manage prospects through the full sales journey, from initial conversations through to contract agreement.

• Deliver presentations, demonstrations, and proposals that bring our services to life.

• Work closely with Marketing, Operations, Customer Success, and Technical teams to support successful implementations.

• Take full ownership of your pipeline and keep opportunities moving forward.

• Help shape how we continue to grow as a business.

Benefits:

• Salary: -45,000 - -55,000 depending on experience, plus an uncapped sales-based commission.

• Flexible Working: Primarily home-based, with a mix of virtual and face-to-face meetings. There will be a need to be commutable to Warrington.

• Autonomy & Support: Enjoy trust and autonomy to manage your desk, with full induction and continuous support available whenever needed.

• Company Culture: Join an award-winning, stable business (established in 2004) with genuine momentum and a culture where people truly care about what they do.

Requirements:

• Experience: Proven experience in a business development or sales role where relationship-building, commercial awareness, and persistence matter.

• Sector Knowledge: Ideally, you will already work within social housing or have experience selling into the sector through a supplier or partner organisation.

• Sales Skills: Comfortable picking up the phone, creating opportunities, and managing long-term, consultative sales processes involving multiple stakeholders.

• Communication: Exceptional face-to-face, written, and presentation skills, with the ability to build trust quickly with senior stakeholders.

• Attributes: Organised, self-motivated, positive, proactive, and naturally curious.

• Technical Proficiency: Comfortable using standard business tools, including MS Office, Google Suite, and CRM systems.

• Mobility: Ability to undertake UK-wide travel as required, including occasional overnight stays (with the main commercial hub based around Warrington).

How to Apply:

Please apply for this role online or contact Matt-Baird-at Avalon for a confidential discussion.

Avalon, trading name of Spirehouse Recruitment Limited, is an equal opportunities employment business and employment agency. We practise a diverse and inclusive recruitment process that ensures equal opportunity for all individuals.