Business Development Manager

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Warrington, Cheshire, England, GBR
In-Office
35K-70K Annually
Entry level
Cloud • Information Technology • Cybersecurity
The Role
Own the full sales cycle for IT and cybersecurity solutions across Scotland. Build a high-value pipeline through social selling, outreach, and networking; collaborate with technical pre-sales teams on tailored solutions; deliver presentations and demonstrations; negotiate complex deals; and win new clients. The role is office-based in Glasgow five days per week with field activity, events, and client meetings.
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About Aspire

At Aspire Technology Solutions, we are a leading UK provider of managed IT, cyber security and modern workplace solutions. We deliver cyber security, cloud, connectivity, managed services and unified communications solutions that help organisations get more from their technology - driving innovation, improving efficiency and enabling faster growth. Through strong partnerships, we help our customers work smarter, operate more efficiently and achieve better business outcomes, consistently adding value along the way.

Our mission: To deliver technology like no other!

 

We look for dynamic individuals who embrace technology, think differently, collaborate as team players, and are driven by continuous improvement with a focus on great results for our customers.

About the role

Join Aspire from our Glasgow office and be at the forefront of IT and Cybersecurity solutions in Scotland. We’re looking for proactive sales professionals who don’t wait for opportunities — you create them. From the first "hello" to the final handshake, you’ll own the full sales cycle and represent a market-leading brand that’s shaping the future of technology across the region.

 

We are a Microsoft Solutions Partner and partner with tier-one vendors (CrowdStrike, Extreme, Cisco and Veeam) to allow us to deliver best-in-class solutions.

 

What you will be doing

  • Build your territory: Utilising a multi-channel approach (social selling, strategic outreach, and networking) to build a high-value pipeline.
  • Solve problems: Collaborate with our expert technical pre-sales team to design bespoke IT and Cyber solutions that solve real-world client pain points.
  • Close the deal: Lead high-level presentations and demonstrations, navigating complex negotiations to onboard new clients.
  • Build a legacy: As a key member of our Glasgow office, your success will directly shape our reputation and growth in the region.

 

You will suit the role if you have

  • Relentlessly proactive: You don’t need a script; you have the intuition to find the right stakeholders and the tenacity to follow up on every opportunity.
  • A proven closer: You have a track record of exceeding KPIs in a New Business or BDM role (IT or Tech sector experience is a major plus).
  • Tech-curious: You have a genuine interest in Cybersecurity and how technology drives business efficiency.
  • An effective communicator: Whether it’s a LinkedIn message, a discovery call, or a boardroom pitch, you articulate value with clarity and confidence.

 

See what makes our sales team thrive – click to learn more. 


Our values

We understand that you might not have all of the qualifications and experiences that we think are key to succeeding in this role therefore we provide continuous learning and development at Aspire, which is at the heart of everything we do.

 

As long as you are passionate, eager to learn and driven to be the best at what you do and live our values this role may be a fit for you.

 

Salary

£35,000 – £45,000 basic (dependent on experience) with an OTE of £70,000 + car allowance.

 

Your OTE increases substantially with experience, with top performers earning a considerable premium.

Benefits

Here at Aspire we offer a great benefits package and a competitive salary. Being a people-centric organisation is what sets us apart – we strive to look after our people in the best way we can!

  • Travel benefits including free parking, subsidized travel passes and much more!
  • Health Cash Plan
  • Cycle to Work Scheme
  • Network Benefits
  • Employee Assistance Program
  • Enhanced Annual Leave Entitlement (increasing with length of service)
  • Enhanced Maternity, Paternity and Parental Schemes
  • Enhanced Pension Scheme
  • Tech Purchase Scheme
  • Electric Vehicle Salary Sacrifice Scheme
  • Employee referral scheme
  • New business referral scheme
  • Discounted Gym Membership
  • Life Assurance and Critical Illness cover

 

Location and Working Arrangements

You will be based at Aspire’s Sentis office on Museum Street with travel as required.

 

We work from the office five days a week to foster a high-energy, winning culture. This is not a typical ‘desk job’ — you’ll be out in the field, attending events and meeting clients face-to-face, supported by offices and locations purpose-built to deliver an outstanding customer sales experience.

 

Hours of Work

Full time (37.5 hours per week), Monday to Friday

 

Equality, Inclusion and Diversity at Aspire

Aspire is an equal opportunity employer committed to creating a culture that respects and values each other’s differences, that promotes dignity, equality and diversity that encourages individuals to develop their true potential.

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Skills Required

  • Proven track record of exceeding KPIs in a new business or business development manager role
  • IT or technology sector experience
  • Genuine interest in cybersecurity and technology-driven business efficiency
  • Strong communication skills for outreach, discovery calls, presentations, and boardroom pitches
  • Proactive prospecting, stakeholder identification, and persistent follow-up abilities
  • Ability to work from the Glasgow office five days per week
  • Willingness to travel as required for events and client meetings
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The Company
HQ: Gateshead
257 Employees
Year Founded: 2006

What We Do

Welcome to Aspire Technology Solutions! We are an award-winning IT Managed Service and Cyber Security Provider. We deliver leading technology solutions across cyber security, cloud, connectivity, managed services and unified communications to help our customers drive real business benefits. Our mission is to deliver technology like no other; we are dedicated to putting technology to work to help our customers innovate, become more efficient and grow quicker. We help our customers accelerate their ambitions through inspirational technology and to achieve this, we have a passion for delivering a sensational data-driven customer experience. To make sure we’re on track, we measure our performance using the Net Promoter Score (NPS) global measure. In the past 12 months our score has averaged +82 which is deemed ‘world-class’. At Aspire, we design and deliver innovative IT solutions that drive organisations forward. In a world that’s changing faster than ever, we expect our customers to expect more from their technology.

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