Business Development Director

Salary: £60,000 - £80,000 DOE + £100,000 OTEOffice: Richmond, LondonCareer progression: Southern Sales Director within 12 monthsFurza is growing, and we're investing in our own commercial team. We're looking for an ambitious Business Development Director to drive new business and existing account growth while playing a key role in shaping our expanding sales function.This is a genuine opportunity to progress into Southern Sales Director within 12 months, taking ownership of the southern region and building a team of 6+ BDMs and Business Development Executives.What You'll Get£60,000 - £80,000 basic salary£100,000 expected OTEUncapped commissionClearly defined pathOpportunity to build and shape a growing commercial teamDirect exposure to Furza's senior leadership teamResponsibility for a high-growth market and regionCollaborative, high-performance cultureOngoing coaching, development and progressionFlexible working available following probationWhat You'll Be DoingInitially, you'll operate as a Player/Manager, owning your own revenue target while managing and developing two Business Development Managers/Executives.Your responsibilities will include:Generating new business across Furza's Academy, Talent, Training and Advisory servicesManaging the full sales cycle from prospecting through to closeBuilding relationships with Founders, CEOs and Commercial/Sales DirectorsIdentifying opportunities to cross-sell and grow existing accountsBuilding and managing a strong sales pipelineLeading consultative, insight-led sales conversationsCoaching and developing your BDM teamManaging CRM, forecasting and commercial performanceRepresenting Furza at industry events and within the wider marketWho We're Looking For3 years B2B sales, recruitment or training experienceProven track record in B2B new business development and account growthExperience closing complex, consultative salesIdeally experience selling services into mid-market, scale-up or PE-backed businessesExperience coaching, mentoring or informally leading othersThis is a newly created role for someone who doesn't just want to run a sales team, they want to build one. Make the application today to start an initial conversation. At Furza, we're committed to equality, diversity, and inclusion. We welcome applicants from all backgrounds and experiences. If there's anything we can do to support you during the process, please let us know, we'd be happy to help.