Business Development Manager (BDM) - Plymouth - Circa 41k Basic - 53k OTE Uncapped

Yell Ltd Open · verified Sep 14, 2026

Remote Plymouth Full-time Manager Business Development

Mid-level Business Development role at Yell Ltd. Remote · full-time · £35,875 base.

SalaryStated by Yell Ltd

£35,875

Base salary for this role, in GBP per year, as published in the posting.

Role brief

Growth Roles summary, based on the employer's posting.

What you'll do

Find new clients through your own prospecting and leads supplied by the company
Meet prospects in person or online to match their needs with digital marketing options
Present, negotiate, and win business from new and existing clients
Keep accounts supported for up to twelve months after the sale
Review performance data to uncover growth opportunities and improve client return

What you bring

Bring a successful background in field sales or strong telesales
Build relationships, negotiate confidently, and handle objections with resilience
Communicate clearly in presentations, both spoken and written
Hold a full UK driving licence with no more than six points

Who this fits

This suits an experienced, target-focused sales professional who enjoys building customer relationships and working toward measurable results. You’ll join Yell’s Field Sales team, supporting businesses across the UK from a role listed as Plymouth and remote. The position calls for a collaborative, proactive approach and a full UK driving licence.

From the employer

We've been championing local businesses for over 60 years. Where once our Yellow Pages helped those businesses get found and chosen, we now do this and much, much more with our proven digital marketing solutions, making us the UK's number one managed digital advertising partner for local businesses.

Are you an experienced and driven sales professional ready to hit new heights in your career? Do you thrive on exceeding targets and being rewarded with competitive bonuses? If you're passionate about building relationships and delivering exceptional results, this is your opportunity to shine!

At Yell, we’re seeking ambitious, proactive Business Development Managers to join our dynamic team. We value our colleagues and customers, offering an environment that supports your career growth while empowering you to make an impact. You'll have the chance to work in a high-energy, fast-growing digital marketing sector, helping businesses across the UK reach new goals.

Our CEO, Mark Clisby says...’As part of the Field Sales team you will be working with a team of high performing, passionate customer centric individuals. We work as #Oneteam supporting one another to achieve our goals.’

About the Role:

As a key player in our Field Sales team, you’ll be at the forefront of driving business growth. Your role will include:

Hunting for New Business: Proactively prospecting through self-sourced and company-provided leads, you'll open doors to new clients.
Tailoring Solutions: Engage in face-to-face and virtual consultations to fully understand customer needs and offer tailored digital marketing solutions.
Closing Deals: Presenting, negotiating, and sealing the deal with new and existing clients to drive revenue growth.
Client Management: Nurture relationships, ensuring a seamless customer experience and consistent account management for up to 12 months post-sale.
Data Analysis: Conduct in-depth reviews to identify opportunities for growth, boosting client ROI and delivering long-term success.

Proven track record of success in sales (Field Sales or High Performing Telesales)
Strong relationship-building and negotiation skills
Resilience and a positive outlook in overcoming objections
Excellent presentation skills—both verbal and written
Experience in solution selling or SaaS (desirable but not essential)
A full UK driving license is required with no more than 6 points

Why Join Us?

Competitive Earnings: A fantastic base salary of £35,875, OTB 53,875, Car allowance of £5200 or £6200 depending on the car and it doesn’t stop there, as we offer uncapped earnings!
Perks & Benefits: 23 days holiday (increasing each year), employee referral schemes, wellbeing support, flexible pension options, and discounts with top retailers like Apple and British Airways.
Career Growth: With clear paths to progress into roles such as Senior Account Manager, Digital Account Director, and more, we tailor opportunities to match your career ambitions. As well as access to our Aspire Program and dedicated career development portal!
Recognition & Rewards: Celebrate your success with our Reward and Recognition schemes, including the prestigious Yell ‘Gold Awards.’
Top-Tier Partners: Work with some of the world’s leading brands, including Google, Wix, Alexa and Microsoft.
Supportive Culture: Be part of a motivated, high-performing team where we work together to achieve success.

If you're eager to take the next step in your sales career with a market leader, we want to hear from you! Even if you don’t tick every box, we encourage you to apply as we value potential and individual merit. If you would like any more information before applying, please email us - recruitment@yell.com