Up to £50,000 DOE + Excellent Benefits, Hybrid workingAn ambitious, commercially astute Business Development Manager is required to lead and scale B2B growth for a highly respected, purpose-driven organisation operating at the heart of the UK's Christian charity, church and publishing sectors.You will take ownership of an established and growing B2B commercial engine, driving revenue across advertising partnerships, digital campaigns and software-led solutions. With proven products, a highly engaged audience and strong brand credibility already in place, the opportunity now is to scale intelligently, responsibly and sustainably.If you are commercially sharp but motivated by more than targets alone, this role offers genuine ownership, strategic influence and long-term impact within a growing SME environment.Reporting to the Group Marketing Director, you will lead revenue growth across the B2B portfolio while managing and coaching a small commercial team. You will combine strategic pipeline ownership with hands-on closing capability, personally managing high-value and strategic partnerships while embedding structure, forecasting discipline and clear performance metrics across the function.Key ResponsibilitiesOwn and deliver the annual B2B revenue targetLead, coach and develop a small B2B-focused teamBuild and manage a strong multi-sector pipelineMaintain accurate forecasting, staging and conversion metricsPersonally close high-value and strategic accountsReport on revenue performance, activity and forecastingUse data insights to improve targeting and conversion ratesDevelop new B2B partnerships across charities, churches, publishers and sector agenciesBuild trusted relationships with CEOs, marketing leads, fundraising teams and HR stakeholdersMaintain high client retention and satisfactionIdentify and execute upsell opportunities across the product portfolioRepresent the organisation at relevant conferences and networking eventsStay informed on market trends, competitor activity and sector prioritiesSkills & Experience Proven success within a B2B commercial sales environment, ideally with revenue ownershipStrong consultative selling capability including discovery, solution design, proposal development, negotiation and closingExperience managing pipeline, forecasting and performance metricsAbility to lead, motivate and coach a small teamHighly organised with strong analytical and forecasting disciplineConfident using multiple channels for B2B outreach and lead generationComfortable operating within an SME environment where adaptability and self-drive are essentialCommercially accountable and results-drivenWarm, credible and able to build trust quickly with values-led organisationsStrong problem solver who can identify needs and shape practical, outcomes-focused solutionsComfortable creating structure and clarity within a growing businessA collaborative team player who leads by exampleExperience within the charity, church, Christian or third-sector environment, as well as advertising, digital or software solution sales, would be advantageous. A competitive basic salary up to £50,000 depending on experience is available, alongside hybrid working from the Chester office and a flexible, supportive SME culture. You will benefit from ongoing professional development and training support, genuine ownership of a revenue-driving function, and the opportunity to work with well-known charities, churches and publishers within a mission-led organisation committed to sustainable growth.This is a rare opportunity to take strategic ownership of an established commercial function and shape its next phase of growth. Apply now!JBRP1_UKTJ