Business Development Manager

27 Mar 2026

Ready to take your B2B sales career to the next level? At Pickfords, we’re looking for a driven, ambitious Business Development Manager to join our high-performing team in Kings Langley.

Job title: Business Development Manager
Location: Kings Langley, Hertfordshire (office-based) 

If you thrive in a fast-paced, target-driven environment and love turning prospects into real opportunities, this could be your perfect next move.

You'll play a key role in driving growth by connecting with organisations planning workplace change projects, booking high-quality meetings that fuel our sales pipeline. 

What you'll be doing

  • Build and run targeted outbound campaigns using Apollo.io
  • Create and optimise multi-channel outreach (email, LinkedIn, phone)
  • Engage senior decision-makers across Procurement, Facilities, Workplace, and Operations
  • Craft compelling messaging and sales scripts that convert
  • Generate qualified appointments and Microsoft Teams meetings for our sales team
  • Manage CRM activity and track performance within Apollo.io
  • Deliver consistent follow-ups to maximise conversion rates
  • Collaborate closely with a team of five sales professionals
  • Contribute creative content for LinkedIn and email campaigns (case studies, insights, news)
  • Smash KPIs and appointment-setting targets

What we're looking for

Essential:

  • At least 2 years’ B2B sales or telesales experience (business services preferred)
  • Proven success in outbound prospecting and appointment setting
  • Hands-on experience with Apollo.io (or similar CRM tools)
  • Confident communicator - both written and verbal
  • Highly organised, self-motivated, and target-driven
  • Skilled at engaging senior stakeholders and decision-makers

Desired:

  • Experience in workplace change, facilities management, property, or transformation projects
  • Familiarity with LinkedIn Sales Navigator
  • Experience working within a collaborative sales team
  • Interest or flair in social media and marketing content creation

Who you are

  • Proactive, resilient, and results-focused
  • Commercially aware with strong business insight
  • Detail-oriented with excellent follow-through
  • Comfortable working independently and as part of a team
  • Naturally curious and research-driven

What you'll get

  • A defined and qualified prospect pool with upcoming workplace change initiatives
  • Clear performance targets and structured support
  • Opportunity to work closely with an experienced sales team
  • Competitive salary plus performance-based commission

Apply now by sending your CV and cover letter to recruitment@centryservices.com