Business Development Consultant – New Business

Salary: Up to £28,000 base + Uncapped Commission

Hours: Full-time | Permanent

Remote or Hybrid to Wilmslow HQ

Join Citation, a UK powerhouse in HR, Health & Safety, Employment Law, and ISO compliance services. With 30 years of trusted experience and over 60,000 clients, we're entering our most exciting growth phase yet—and we're looking for driven, consultative sales professionals to be part of it. 2025 is set to be our biggest year ever: record sales targets, the largest bonus pool in our history, and incredible opportunities to fast-track your career in a high-performance, supportive environment.

The Role: Drive Our Next Chapter of Growth

As a Business Development Consultant, you'll be a key part of our growth engine—connecting with business leaders, understanding their challenges, and showing them how Citation’s solutions can transform their operations.

What You’ll Be Doing

• Outbound sales: Reach out to potential clients across key sectors
• Consultative approach: Understand their needs and recommend tailored solutions
• Appointment setting: Secure quality appointments for our field sales team
• CRM management: Stay organised and data-driven with a modern sales tech stack
• Target smashing: Hit and exceed individual KPIs and team goals
• Cross-team collaboration: Work with marketing and sales leadership to refine strategies and messaging

What You’ll Bring

• A proven track record in outbound B2B sales or appointment setting
• Exceptional communication, listening, and persuasion skills
• A resilient, self-motivated attitude—you thrive under pressure and love the buzz of success
• Comfortable working with CRM systems and digital tools
• A growth mindset—always looking to improve, learn, and progress

What You’ll Get from Us

• Up to £28k base salary + uncapped commission – earn well above your base
• 33 days of holiday (including bank holidays) + your birthday off
• Access to health cash plans, wellbeing support, and employee recognition programs
• Award-winning training and structured career development
• Work in a Top 100 Best Companies to Work For culture
• Regular incentives, team socials, and recognition for your achievements
• Hybrid working flexibility – work from home while staying connected to our Wilmslow HQ

Why Now?

We’re backed by leading investors (KKR, Hg Capital, HarbourVest), have made 15 acquisitions in 3 years, and are more ambitious than ever. Whether you're looking to build a career in sales or level up from your current role, this is your moment.

Ready to build something great with a company that’s still evolving after 30 years of success?

Apply now and make 2025 your most rewarding year yet—professionally and financially.