Business Development Manager - Remote
This is an opportunity to join a growing international retail photography business with a strong reputation, a high-quality client base, and clear commercial ambition.
If you are someone who enjoys opening doors, creating new opportunities, and winning project-based work, this role offers the chance to make a genuine impact in a business where sales success will be highly visible and highly valued.
What makes this opportunity attractive:
High-autonomy role with real ownership of your market and pipelineUncapped earning potential with OTE of £100,000+Opportunity to work with global brands, agencies, and international projectsClear progression as the business continues to growDirect exposure to the founder and senior teamHybrid working with some international travelOur client - TDM Space. already works with leading brands and agencies across global markets, delivering photography and video content for flagship stores, retail rollouts, campaigns, and brand environments. This role is about building on that strong platform and turning capability into new commercial growth.
The Opportunity
This is a pure new business role focused on generating and converting new business opportunities across the UK, Europe, and the USA.
You will take ownership of the full sales cycle, from identifying prospects and opening conversations through to pitching, closing, and handing projects over to the production team for delivery.
This is a high-autonomy, individual contributor role, suited to someone who is confident working without heavy structure, enjoys building momentum from scratch, and is motivated by both performance and reward.
What You’ll Be Doing
Identifying and winning new business opportunities across retail brands, agencies, and related sectorsBuilding and managing a qualified pipeline across the UK, Europe, and the USALeading outbound activity through LinkedIn, email, phone, networking, and meetingsDeveloping relationships with senior decision-makers across relevant client groupsRunning client meetings, both virtual and in personPreparing proposals, pitch documents, and commercial responsesClosing new projects and ensuring a smooth handover into deliveryCreating repeat business opportunities through strong relationship-buildingTracking pipeline, activity, and sales performanceThis role is best suited to someone who:
Enjoys hunting for and winning new businessLikes having ownership and autonomyIs confident selling to senior stakeholdersUnderstands how brands, agencies, and retail environments operateIs comfortable building pipeline through consistent outbound activityWants to grow with a business and play a visible role in its commercial successIs motivated by earning potential, progression, and impactWhat Success Looks Like
Building a qualified pipeline within the first 60 to 90 daysWinning a first client or project within the first 3 monthsDeveloping 2 to 3 repeat client relationships within 6 to 9 monthsMaking a strong revenue contribution in year oneIdeal Background
Essential
Proven success in business development or salesStrong track record of selling services rather than productsExperience selling into brands, retail environments, or agenciesConfidence in outbound prospecting and closing new businessExperience selling project-based work in the £5k to £50k+ rangeStrong communication and relationship-building skillsSelf-motivated, proactive, and commercially drivenComfortable working across UK, European, and US time zonesDesirable
Experience in photography, video, creative production, retail design, or agenciesExisting network in relevant sectorsExperience in fast-paced, delivery-led businessesPackage
£60,000 basic salaryUncapped commissionOTE £100,000+Hybrid / home-based workingSome international travelClear progression into a senior commercial role as the business growsAbout our client
A global retail content partner specialising in photography and video for physical brand environments.
If you are interested in this position pelase apply. if you shortlised Hiring People may ask you to complete a short video interview. Once completed they will be in touch about the next steps.