Business Development Manager - Commercial

Business Development Manager - Leadership Programmes £50,000 base annual salary + uncapped commission (£100,000+ realistic OTE) Hybrid / Remote (UK-wide)Who We AreRaise the Bar is one of the UK's leading leadership and management development companies, trusted by global brands to develop leaders at every level. Our flagship programmes - Change Catalyst and Empower: Women in Business- are transformational, high-impact development journeys delivered by world-class experts. We are looking for a high-performing Business Development Manager to join our team and scale these commercial programmes across the UK and internationally. What You'll Do If you're driven, disciplined and energised by outbound sales, this is a rare opportunity to take ownership of a revenue stream with huge earning potential You will:Drive proactive outbound prospecting across HR, Talent, Leadership and ED&I markets Build, manage and convert a high-quality pipeline from scratch Own the full sales cycle: prospecting, discovery, demos, follow-up and close Win individual seats, group bookings and corporate cohorts Host online programme overviews and taster sessions Achieve weekly seat targets (discussed at interview) Consistently hit and exceed monthly and quarterly revenue targets It's a results-driven growth role for someone who loves building their own success. What We're Looking For 3+ years of proven B2B sales experience (L&D, HR tech, SaaS or professional services ideal) Strong track record of hunting and winning new business Confident selling to HR Directors, Talent Leads and senior stakeholders Comfortable making outbound calls daily and generating pipeline independently Skilled at running compelling virtual demos and programme overviews Commercially sharp, proactive and persistent Ambitious, confident and motivated by high earnings If you thrive in outbound environments and want a role with real autonomy and impact, you'll excel here. What You'll EarnBase salary: £50,000 per annumOTE: £100,000+ (uncapped)Commission: Paid per seat sold on each programme, with weekly targets. Full commission structure will be shared at the interview stage. The Programmes You'll Sell Change Catalyst A six-part transformational leadership experience delivered by global experts in high performance, neuroscience, ED&I, commercial leadership and the future of work. Ideal for senior leaders, high-potential managers and progressive organisations. Empower: Women in Business A four-part development journey designed to increase confidence, leadership capability and career progression for women. Perfect for women's networks, ED&I strategies and corporate programmes. Both programmes are high-margin, high-impact and have unlimited seat capacity - giving you a scalable product set with huge demand. Why Join Raise the Bar A unique opportunity to own and scale a commercial revenue line High-quality programmes that stand out in the leadership market World-class experts and content underpinning your sales story A culture built on excellence, integrity and impact Full autonomy to create your success - with the reward to match How to Apply Upload your CV and a short note explaining why you're right for this high-performance outbound sales role. Equality & DiversityWe are an inclusive employer committed to a fair and accessible recruitment process. If you require any reasonable adjustments to support your application or interview, please let us know. We welcome applications from all backgrounds.Note to Recruitment Agencies - No additional support is required with this vacancy