Jobs, fresher vacancy - Head of Business Development • West Sussex

Company: Universal Business Team

West Sussex

Head of Business DevelopmentLocation: Flexible / Hybrid (with presence at Head Office in Bognor Regis at least once a week)Type: Full-time, PermanentSalary: £80,000 – £100,000 + Profit ShareAre you a strategic business builder with the drive to lead growth from the front?We’re looking for a Head of Business Development to shape and deliver our commercial strategy — identifying opportunities, leading a talented team, and taking the business to its next exciting stage of expansion.This is a hands-on leadership role where strategy meets execution. You’ll combine vision with action, influence with energy, and insight with results. The OpportunityYou’ll lead the business development function — guiding, inspiring, and empowering your team to deliver outstanding commercial results while strengthening our brand and partnerships across the UK and beyond.Your key responsibilities will include:Leading, coaching, and developing members of the Business Development team.Driving new business growth and managing the full sales pipeline.Building and maintaining strategic relationships with key clients, partners, and industry stakeholders.Identifying and pursuing opportunities that align with our long-term growth ambitions.Collaborating across departments to ensure seamless delivery and sustained client success. RequirementsAbout YouYou’re a confident, commercially astute leader who thrives in a dynamic environment. You understand how to motivate teams, inspire clients, and convert opportunities into tangible results.You will bring:Proven experience in a senior business development, sales, or commercial leadership role.Strong communication and relationship-building skills — both with clients and your own team.A commercial mindset, with the ability to translate strategy into measurable outcomes.A proactive, forward-thinking approach, with the agility to adapt in a fast-paced, evolving business.A passion for growth — both personally and professionally.BenefitsCompetitive salary of £80,000 – £100,000 plus profit share.Company car and technology package.24 days’ annual leave plus bank holidays.Supportive, collaborative team culture where ideas are encouraged and success is shared.Access to an on-site gym and free lunch when working from HQ. Why Join Us?You’ll be joining a forward-thinking organisation with a clear purpose: empowering businesses to achieve more with less. We’re on an exciting journey of growth and transformation — and we’re looking for a leader who wants to grow with us.If you’re ready to lead, inspire, and deliver meaningful commercial impact, we’d love to hear from you.