Business Development Manager - 35734

Itchyfeet Recruitment AgencyVia agency

Full TimePermanentNot specifiedFinance

Posted 15 March 2026Closes 3 April 2026

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👤 For candidates

🤖 Enhance with AI

›Leverage AI tools for lead generation and market analysis
›Automate routine onboarding and reporting tasks with workflow software
›Use CRM analytics to personalise client engagement strategies

📈 Disruption outlook

1 yr

5 yrs

10 yrs

% risk of significant disruption

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📚 For full-time, part-time & evening courses on the Isle of Man, visit University College Isle of Man (UCM)

🏢 For employers

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🔀 Hybrid approach

AI augments data tasks, but human skills needed for negotiation and relationships

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38% Medium riskAI 67%

AI Exposure (AIOE)67%

General and Operations Managers

O*NET 11-1021.00

Top Skills

Sales and Marketing Client Relationship Management Negotiation

⭐ Growing🇬🇧 Visa eligible↑ 14% Claude Index

Job Description

Our client is seeking a dynamic Business Development Manager to join their growing team in Douglas. This role requires the successful candidate to build their own book of business by identifying new opportunities and engaging with potential clients. Key duties include cold calling, managing onboarding processes, negotiating contracts, and developing strategies aimed at increasing revenue. The position may also involve travel in the future to explore new markets, attend trade shows, and meet with clients. With a focus on maintaining client relationships, the Business Development Manager will leverage their skills in sales and relationship management while collaborating closely with the team. The successful applicant will be part of an organisation committed to delivering tailored financial solutions and providing exceptional service. This is a full-time position with the potential for significant career growth. Please email team@itchyfeet.im or follow the link for further information and for details on how to apply Please email team@itchyfeet.im or follow the link for further information and for details on how to apply https://itchyfeetoffshore.com/jobs/35734-business-development-manager-isle-of-man/

Automation Risk

Automation probability38%

AI exposure (AIOE)67%

This role contains a mix of routine (onboarding, reporting), augmented (lead generation, contract review, strategy), and human (relationship-building, negotiation, collaboration) tasks. While AI and automation tools can assist with data-driven and administrative aspects, the core business development functions require human judgment, creativity, and interpersonal skills, resulting in moderate automation risk but high AI exposure for augmentation.

Task analysis

Identify and pursue new business opportunities through cold calling and market research.
Engage and build relationships with potential clients to grow the business portfolio.
Manage onboarding processes for new clients, ensuring a smooth transition and compliance.
Negotiate contracts and agreements with clients to secure new business.
Develop and implement strategies to increase revenue and market share.
Attend trade shows and client meetings, including travel to new markets.
Collaborate with internal teams to deliver tailored financial solutions.
Maintain accurate records and prepare reports on business development activities.
Monitor market trends and competitor activity to inform business strategy.

Automatable AI-assisted Human-only

Occupational Classification

✨ Bright Outlook🇬🇧 UK Skilled Worker Visa Eligible

UK SOC2020: 3545 — Sales accounts and business development managers

O*NET: 11-1021.00 — General and Operations Managers

AI analysis: 15 March 2026

UK Salary Benchmark

Financial service activities, except insurance and pension funding · ONS ASHE 2024 annual earnings

scale £90k

UK sector median

£58,597

UK sector mean

£86,468

£0£23k£45k£68k

👤 For Candidates

AI & future-of-work guidance

🤖 Enhance with AI

›Leverage AI tools for lead generation and market analysis
›Automate routine onboarding and reporting tasks with workflow software
›Use CRM analytics to personalise client engagement strategies

📈 Disruption outlook

1 yr

5 yrs

10 yrs

% risk of significant disruption

🎓 Learn now

📚 For full-time, part-time & evening courses on the Isle of Man, visit University College Isle of Man (UCM)

🏢 For Employers

Strategic hiring options & technology alternatives

🔄 Alternatives

🤖 AI AgentSalesforce Einstein

Automates lead scoring and opportunity insights

💻 TechnologyPower Automate

Streamlines onboarding and reporting workflows

🌍 OutsourcingLead Generation Services

External teams handle cold calling and prospecting

⚡ Recommendation

🔀 Hybrid approach

AI augments data tasks, but human skills needed for negotiation and relationships

Microsoft Copilot & M365

Copilot for Outlook

Drafts client emails and follow-ups automatically

Power BI

Visualises sales data and market trends

Copilot for Teams

Summarises meetings and tracks action items

Key Skills

Sales and MarketingAdvancedClient Relationship ManagementAdvancedNegotiationAdvancedStakeholder ManagementIntermediatePresentation SkillsIntermediateReport WritingIntermediateTeamworkIntermediateTime ManagementIntermediateCritical ThinkingIntermediateProject ManagementBeginnerCold CallingAdvanced

Knowledge Areas

Sales and Commercial SupportClient Service and Relationship ManagementBusiness ManagementFinancial Services IndustryMarketing and BrandingRegulatory ComplianceReporting and Documentation

O*NET Competency Skills

Active ListeningMonitoringReading ComprehensionSpeakingCoordinationCritical ThinkingManagement of Personnel ResourcesSocial PerceptivenessActive LearningComplex Problem SolvingJudgment and Decision MakingPersuasionTime ManagementNegotiationWriting

Alternative Career Paths

Sales Director85% match

Lead and manage the entire sales function, setting strategy and overseeing teams.

Account Manager78% match

Manage ongoing client relationships and ensure delivery of services to key accounts.

Product Manager65% match

Oversee the development and market positioning of financial products.

Marketing Manager60% match

Develop and execute marketing strategies to support business growth.

Also Consider

Sales Manager Account Executive Client Relationship Manager Business Development Executive Key Account Manager Commercial Manager Partnerships Manager

🔥 Hot Technologies

In-demand tools for this occupation (O*NET)

Salesforce softwareAmazon Web Services AWS softwareYardi softwareOracle PeopleSoftSAP softwareApple macOSMicrosoft WindowsShell scriptTableau

Work Activities

General work activities from O*NET

Working with Computers
Getting Information
Communicating with Supervisors, Peers, or Subordinates
Making Decisions and Solving Problems
Establishing and Maintaining Interpersonal Relationships
Identifying Objects, Actions, and Events
Guiding, Directing, and Motivating Subordinates
Organizing, Planning, and Prioritizing Work
Judging the Qualities of Objects, Services, or People
Processing Information
Analyzing Data or Information
Coordinating the Work and Activities of Others
Documenting/Recording Information
Coaching and Developing Others
Monitoring Processes, Materials, or Surroundings

Anthropic Economic Index

Real-world AI adoption data from millions of Claude conversations · Dataset ↗

CC-BY Research

Observed Claude Usage

14%

of conversations

Classic Auto. Risk

16%

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