Business Development Executive

Veriforce veriforce.com Open · verified Oct 18, 2026

Hybrid Manchester Full-time Mid-level Business Development

At a glance

Mid-level Business Development role at Veriforce. Manchester · full-time · no salary stated · we estimate £39,875–£64,400.

Estimated pay

Veriforce has not published a salary for this role. The figure below is our estimate, not theirs.

£39,875 – £64,400

What the middle half of mid-level business development roles in Manchester paid, among postings that did state a salary.

Worked out from 7 postings that stated pay, median £45,000. Last updated Oct 18, 2026.

RoleBusiness Development

SeniorityMid-level

LocationManchester

WorkplaceHybrid

EmploymentFull-time

PostedOct 13, 2026 · 5d ago

Role brief

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What you'll do

Handle incoming sales enquiries from new and current customers over the phone
Ask clients about their business processes, then recommend an approach that suits their needs
Use internal tools and industry guidance to work out audit durations
Keep proposals moving and track each opportunity through the project pipeline

What you bring

You have experience selling by telephone and building strong relationships across different levels
You can use CRM systems to analyse information and prepare reports
You communicate clearly and professionally, with sound judgement and interpersonal skills

Who this fits

This role suits someone ready to learn technical details, which are taught in-house, and who pays close attention to detail. It is based in Manchester in a hybrid setup.

From the employer

Empowering organisations to achieve their highest potential.
At ISOQAR, we draw on our experience, knowledge, and ambition to empower organisations to achieve their highest potential. As a UKAS-accredited certification body, we conduct audits against ISO standards and issue ISO certifications. Through a portfolio of progressive solutions, including ISO certification, training, and consultancy, we work with customers to strengthen their businesses, all delivered by our in-house experts.

The Business Development Executive, known internally as the Technical Sales Officer, is responsible for managing inbound sales enquiries from both new and existing customers. Although the technical aspects are taught in-house and require no prior experience, the role demands a strong desire to learn and meticulous attention to detail. It combines comprehensive product knowledge, in-depth sector understanding, awareness of industry regulations, and adept problem-solving skills.

Gather business process information from clients
Collaborate with clients to determine the best-fit approach
Utilise internal systems and industry guidelines to establish audit durations
Manage a project pipeline
Prepare proposals

Essentials:

Telephone-based sales experience
Demonstrable experience of building strong working relationships at all levels.
Confident in CRM systems for analysis and reporting
Ability to present in a clear and concise manner and in a professional capacity
Excellent communication skills
Strong decision-making skills
Strong interpersonal skills

Desirable:

Wide industry and B2B background
Knowledge of certification or TIC industry
Ability to complete tenders, Pre-Qualification Questionnaires and supplier proposals