Business Development Manager

    Factra

    🇬🇧 Manchester
    SaaS
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    Posted 2 weeks ago
    Work Type

    On-site

    Vertical

    SaaS

    Source

    arbeitnow

    About this role

    About Us

    Factra is a leading Manchester-based manufacturer of e-liquid and CBD products. We are expanding our commercial team and are looking for a proactive and driven Business Development Manager to help accelerate our growth. This role is ideal for someone confident on the phone, experienced in generating new business, and motivated by hitting targets.

    Role Overview You will be responsible for driving new B2B and wholesale sales through outbound calling, lead generation, and relationship building. You will manage your own pipeline, maintain a high call volume, and become a product expert across our rapidly expanding e-liquid portfolio.

    Key

    Responsibilities

    Make high-volume outbound calls to identify and qualify new B2B and wholesale clients Independently source and generate leads through research and outreach Build, manage, and nurture a strong sales pipeline Develop in-depth product knowledge of our e-liquid and related ranges Manage ongoing client relationships with weekly or monthly account touchpoints Provide customer feedback to support product development and commercial strategy

    What We’re Looking For

    Proven experience in cold calling, telesales, or business development Confident in sourcing, qualifying, and nurturing leads independently Resilient, persistent, and comfortable handling rejection Excellent telephone manner—professional, confident, and engaging High call output with strong organisational and time-management skills Willingness to learn and enthusiasm for understanding e-liquid or similar FMCG products Familiarity with CRM systems (desirable)

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    Tools & Tech Stack

    Outreach

    Selling Motion

    Prospecting

    Outbound-Heavy

    Self-sourced pipeline via cold outreach

    Buyer Persona

    C-Suite

    Selling to executive decision-makers

    Requirements at a Glance

    Bachelor's Degree·Required
    Cold Calling·Required skill
    Lead Generation·Required skill

    Typical Day — Sales Rep

    Outreach calls30–50/day
    Email sequences20–40/day
    Client meetings3–5/week

    Estimates based on role type and selling motion — actual may vary by company.

    SaaS — Interview Intel

    Typical Sales Cycle

    30–90 days (SMB) · 3–9 months (Mid-Market) · 6–18 months (Enterprise)

    Common Buyer Objections

    • "We're locked into a contract with [competitor]"
    • "We built something in-house already"
    • "We don't have budget until next quarter"
    • "Our team won't adopt another tool"

    Key Industry Metrics

    ARR / MRRNet Revenue Retention (NRR)CAC Payback PeriodLogo Churn vs Revenue ChurnACV (Avg Contract Value)Magic Number

    Hot Topics to Reference

    • • AI-native product disruption
    • • PLG vs sales-led motion debate
    • • Vertical SaaS consolidation
    • • Usage-based pricing models

    Use these insights to speak the buyer's language in interviews.

    Tags

    Business Development
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    How do you coach underperforming reps?

    Template question
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    Describe your forecasting methodology.

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    How do you structure onboarding for new hires?

    Template question
    Research Factra's product, recent news, and key competitors
    Prepare metrics: quota attainment %, average deal size, win rate
    Practice a 2-minute product demo pitch for a mock discovery call
    Review the job description and map your experience to each requirement
    Role Insights

    This leadership position involves both strategic planning and hands-on coaching of the sales team.

    SaaS sales roles typically involve consultative selling with longer deal cycles.

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