Business Development Manager

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Accelerate growth by identifying new business opportunities, leading sales teams, and fostering internal collaboration to enhance strategic alignment and performance.

We are Synergi, a UK-based digital solutions provider and Microsoft partner that empowers organisations through technology. As part of the Brightsolid Group we are 120 people strong and have offices in Gateshead, Manchester, Dundee and Aberdeen.

From managed services to cloud, security to business applications, we deliver unrivalled products and customer experience, meaning we’re perfectly positioned as an expert partner for businesses who want positive change.

We are looking for an experienced Business Development Manager who can help accelerate our growth trajectory by driving new business and developing customer accounts

  • Grow a pipeline
    • You’ll identify and target new business opportunities including prospective clients, industry sectors and strategic partnerships.
    • Working with the marketing team, you’ll create demand and lead gen campaigns and initiatives.
  • Win new business
    • You’ll lead the team of consultants, project managers and other support staff that closes new business and helps you hit your sales targets
  • Cross sell and upsell
    • You’ll grow existing customers by identifying and closing cross sell and upsell opportunities
  • Forecast and report accurately
    • You’ll provide accurate sales forecasts and regular reports highlighting pipeline health and sales successes
  • Cross functional collaboration
    • You’ll work closely with internal teams (Sales, Marketing, Product) to ensure alignment on strategy and messaging.

Requirements

You are a hugely successful sales professional looking for your next challenge. You work in technology, ideally selling either managed services, business applications or security. You’ve a list of senior contacts that’s the envy of your colleagues and you’re looking for an opportunity to really make your mark and be a key part of the success and future direction of a business.

You’re an entrepreneurial self-starter who loves finding and closing new business. A strategic thinker, you’ve strong negotiation skills and a real eye for an opportunity.

Core skills: Selling, Bid/Proposal Management, Stakeholder relationship management, marketing management and Budgeting & forecasting.

To apply for this role, please follow our online application process and submit a CV and cover letter. We are an equal-opportunity employer and encourage applications from everyone and do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, disability or any other protected characteristics. 

 

Closing date for applications: Tuesday 20th January 2026 at 1600. 

DC Thomson is one of the leading media organisations in the UK. Our aim is to build an inclusive, forward-looking company where our extraordinary colleagues are supported in using their talents, ideas and innovations to benefit not just our businesses but the communities in which we operate. Our goal is to create a sustainable-growing business, reflecting our commitment to build an environment and culture where people and our business can learn, grow and thrive.If you have any issues with your application, please email [email protected]

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