Sales & Business Development Manager
The CPD Standards Office is a subsidiary business to the Marisa Peer Group.
📍 Staines (Hybrid – 3 days in office, 2 from home)
Office Hours: Mon–Fri, 9:00am–5:30pm
Salary: £45,000 per annum + Commission (OTE £55,000)
Are you a driven sales professional looking for your next big opportunity?
Do you thrive in a fast-paced environment where your ideas are valued and your impact is visible?
Join The CPD Standards Office -a leading independent accreditation body in the UK, helping organisations in training, coaching, and online education stand out with credibility and trust.
We’re on a mission to grow, and we’re looking for a motivated Business Development Manager with membership-based sales experience, who is UK-based and able to work from our Staines office three days per week as part of our hybrid working model.
About the Role
You’ll play a key role in expanding our membership and accreditation services both in the UK and internationally. Working alongside a supportive sales and marketing team, you’ll take ownership of the full sales cycle- from generating new leads to closing deals and building long-term relationships.
This role is perfect for someone who loves the chase, is solution-focused, and is eager to be part of an ambitious, growing organisation.
What You’ll Be Doing
Drive new business growth through proactive outreach and follow-up
Nurture and convert warm inbound leads
Build and manage a strong pipeline of qualified prospects
Deliver compelling sales presentations tailored to client needs
Collaborate with the marketing team on campaigns and lead generation
Analyse the market, identify opportunities, and report on trends
Manage client memberships and subscriptions, ensuring timely renewals and payments
Hit (and exceed!) your sales targets
What You’ll Bring
3–5 years’ experience in B2B sales or business development
Proven experience selling memberships, subscriptions, or accreditation-based services
A strong track record of meeting or exceeding sales targets
Outstanding communication and relationship-building skills
An entrepreneurial, proactive, and results-driven mindset
Strong negotiation and analytical abilities
Ability to manage multiple priorities and projects simultaneously
Confident working independently, while being a true team player
Excellent attention to detail and time management skills
Based in the UK and able to commute to our Staines office three days per week
Why Join Us?
Be part of a respected and fast-growing organisation
Hybrid working – enjoy the best of both worlds (3 days office / 2 days home)
Supportive, collaborative team culture
Clear commission structure with strong earning potential
Opportunity to shape growth across UK and global markets
Modern office in Staines with excellent transport links
Ready to make your mark with a company that values quality, innovation, and personal growth?
Apply today - we’d love to hear from you.
- Department
- The CPD Standards Office (external)
- Locations
- UK - Staines
- Remote status
- Hybrid
- Yearly salary
- £45,000 - £55,000
- Employment type
- Full-time
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About Marisa Peer
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