Business Development Manager

Business Development Manager | UK

Ready to drive growth, win new business and make a real commercial impact?

At LRQA, we're investing in growth across some of the world's most exciting and critical sectors and we're looking for experienced Business Development Managers to join our expanding UK Sales team.

This is an opportunity for commercially driven professionals who thrive on identifying new opportunities, building strategic partnerships, and securing complex, high-value projects.

What you'll be doing:

✅ Winning new logo business and opening new market opportunities.

✅ Building relationships with senior stakeholders and decision-makers.

✅ Leading complex bids, tenders and commercial proposals.

✅ Managing the full sales cycle from prospecting through to contract award.

✅ Developing strategic growth plans within key industry sectors.

✅ Driving sustainable revenue growth and long-term customer partnerships.

We're particularly interested in professionals with experience in:

✅ Assurance, Certification, Inspection or Technical Services.

✅ Complex B2B solution selling.

✅ Project-based and consultative sales environments.

✅ Any of the following: Industrial/Technical Engineering, Automation Technology, High Precision Machinery/Manufacturing, Energy & Renewables, Food & Beverage, or similar experience with technical/complex sales.

Why LRQA?

✅ Global organisation operating in 50+ countries.

✅ Industry-leading Assurance, Certification and Training solutions.

✅ Strong pipeline of growth opportunities.

✅ Competitive salary and commission structure.

✅ Career progression within a global sales organisation.

✅ Opportunity to work with some of the world's leading brands.

If you're an experienced Business Development professional looking for your next challenge, we'd love to hear from you.