Business Development Manager at sewell-group

Compensation

£0/yr

Setup: Hybrid
Location: Hessle, England
Type: Full-time
Posted: Jun 11, 2026

Description

Parallel, a SaaS company backed by Sewell Group, is looking for a Business Development Manager to drive growth by identifying and converting new business opportunities. The role involves a data-driven approach, utilizing AI tools for targeting and trend analysis, and managing the entire sales pipeline from engagement to contract signing. The manager will collaborate with leadership on commercial strategy and marketing, contributing to market intelligence and client insights.

Required Skills

Data Analysis
Relationship Building
AI Tools
Automation Tools
Lead Generation
Campaign Management
Client Needs Understanding
Proposal Writing
Commercial Strategy
Marketing Strategy
Market Intelligence
Competitor Analysis
Client Insights
Trend Analysis
Customer Insight
Organizational Skills
Solution-Oriented Mindset
Client Experience Delivery

Additional Information

Required Previous Experiences: Demonstrable track record of winning new business in SaaS, technology or a professional services environment.
Consultative approach to sales, focusing on listening, understanding, and recommending solutions that add value.
Strong written and verbal communication skills, capable of explaining technical products to non-technical buyers.
Experience with SaaS sales cycles, including trial-to-conversion models and usage-based pricing discussions.
Experience using CRM systems and maintaining pipeline data.
Exposure to AI tools supporting efficiency, document generation, and pipeline intelligence.
Ability to work comfortably within a small team, navigating ambiguity effectively.
Ability to manage multiple client relationships and tasks simultaneously, requiring strong organizational skills.
Proactive, solution-oriented mindset with a passion for delivering exceptional client experiences.
Preferred Qualifications: Experience in developing marketing materials and social media content.