Role: Business Development Consultant – Fitness Centre

Location: Kettering

Hours: Full-Time with Flexibility required for occasional networking events

Salary: Negotiable + Bonus

Are you a natural relationship builder with a passion for creating new business opportunities? Do you thrive in a fast-paced, target-driven environment where no two days are the same?

We are seeking a proactive and commercially minded Business Development professional to join a growing organisation. This is an excellent opportunity for an ambitious professional who enjoys developing strategic partnerships, identifying opportunities, and driving business growth.

You will play a key role in expanding the company's client base, generating new opportunities, and building long-term relationships with businesses and stakeholders. Y

You will be responsible for generating new business opportunities, managing the sales pipeline, and converting prospects into long-term clients while consistently achieving and exceeding sales targets.

Key Responsibilities

• Identify and develop new business opportunities through networking, referrals, and proactive outreach
• Build and maintain strong relationships with prospective and existing clients.
• Manage bookings, trial sessions, and membership sign-ups
• Manage the full sales pipeline, from initial contact through to conversion
• Conduct meetings, presentations, and proposal discussions with potential clients
• Work closely with internal teams to ensure a seamless client journey
• Track business development activity and maintain accurate records within the CRM system
• Attend industry events, networking functions, and local business forums
• Monitor market trends and competitor activity to identify growth opportunities

What We're Looking For

• Proven experience in business development, sales, account management, or a client-facing commercial role
• Strong communication, networking, and relationship-building skills
• A self-motivated and results-driven approach
• Ability to identify opportunities and convert conversations into business outcomes
• Experience using CRM systems and maintaining accurate sales activity records
• Professional, confident, and comfortable engaging with people at all levels
• Flexibility to attend occasional evening events and networking opportunities
• Driving license and own transport would be preferable

What's on Offer

• Competitive salary and performance-related bonus structure
• A supportive and collaborative working environment
• Clear opportunities for professional growth and career progression
• The chance to play a key role in a growing and ambitious organisation