Average Development Manager salary in Edinburgh

REED Business Support are pleased to be working with a market-leading commercial law firm with offices in Edinburgh, Glasgow and London. They are looking to recruit a Business Development Manager/Director to join their team. This role is key to delivering the firm’s Business Development and Marketing Plans and supporting partners and senior leaders across a fast-paced, innovative environment. If you are an excellent communicator with a positive ‘can-do’ attitude, strong organisational skills, and an aptitude for technology, we would love to hear from you. You will bring creativity, tenacity, and confidence to collaborate closely with senior stakeholders and drive initiatives forward. Details:• Full-time or part-time• Based in Edinburgh, with occasional travel to Glasgow and London• Support provided within the role• Agile and flexible working available• Excellent benefits package Key Responsibilities: Implement the firm’s Business Development and Marketing Plans across all activity areas.Support branding and production of marketing literature.Oversee website management and social media activity.Coordinate press activity and media engagement.Manage sponsorship initiatives.Lead on Chambers & Partners and Legal 500 submissions.Prepare proposals and pitch documentation.Manage webinars, including content development, speaker coordination and delivery.Organise business development events, including networking, dinners, and client opportunities.Maintain oversight of the firm’s sales pipeline using the CRM system. What We're Looking For: Minimum of 3 years’ experience in a business development role within professional services.Strong communication skills with the confidence to work directly with partners and the senior management team.Highly organised, proactive and full of ideas, with the ability to see them through to completion.A positive attitude and the ability to work in a fast-paced environment.Tech-savvy, with a strong aptitude for learning and using systems. If you are interested and ready for your next career step within a friendly and lively team, please apply now.

Drive growth in a fast-moving, high-impact categoryA national, multi-site organisation is looking to appoint a Regional Category Development Manager to support growth across a specialist product category.This is a commercially focused, field-based role for someone who enjoys influencing others, developing sales capability and translating strategy into measurable commercial results. Working closely with regional teams, you’ll play a key role in improving performance, identifying opportunities and driving sustainable growth.The RoleActing as the category lead for your region, you’ll bridge the gap between strategic objectives and day-to-day execution. You’ll support existing customer activity as well as new business opportunities, helping sales teams improve confidence, effectiveness and results.This is a home-based role with regular regional travel across Scotland and Northern England.Key responsibilitiesDrive revenue, margin and volume growth across the assigned categoryProvide commercial and product support to field-based and internal sales teamsCoach and develop sales colleagues to improve selling capabilitySupport new business activity, tenders and customer presentationsBuild and manage a strong pipeline of qualified opportunitiesDevelop and deliver regional category plans aligned to business objectivesSupport contract reviews, range optimisation and performance analysisBuild effective relationships with internal stakeholders and external partnersInfluence through others to embed change and deliver resultsAbout youExperience in field sales, account management or a commercial support roleCommercially minded with a strong results focusConfident communicator with the ability to influence at multiple levelsHighly organised and comfortable managing a large geographical areaSelf-motivated, resilient and able to work autonomouslyCollaborative, proactive and adaptableFull UK driving licenceWhat’s on offer£35,000 - £40,000 basic salaryBonus SchemeCar allowance25 days holiday + bank holidayPension and core benefits packageHealth and wellbeing supportEmployee benefit and discount programmesFlexible pay and optional benefitsOngoing training and career development opportunitiesWhy apply?This is a high-visibility role offering autonomy, variety and the opportunity to influence commercial performance across a region. You’ll work closely with multiple teams and have a real impact on category success.

Business Development Manager – Edinburgh (Hybrid – 2 days a week in the office) - £50,000 + Uncapped Commission  Meraki Talent have partnered with a fast-growing SaaS business that transforms how the hospitality industry operates through there fully integrated platform. They are looking for a Business Development Manager to take ownership of new business acquisition across the Hotel or Restaurant industry across the UK with a focus on growing the business’ presence.  This role is critical to driving pipeline creation, winning new business and positioning them as the preferred all in one platform in Hospitality. You will own the full sales cycle from initial outreach to contract signature and work closely with Marketing, Sales and Customer Success to refine and execute a focus go-to-market strategy.  Experience  Experience: 5+ years in B2B SaaS sales or business development, ideally selling into hospitality or vertical SaaS.Hospitality Knowledge: Strong understanding of hotel or restaurant operations, workforce challenges, and UK hospitality dynamics.Track Record: Proven success in acquiring new business, cold outreach, and consistently achieving or exceeding revenue targets.Skills: Excellent prospecting, negotiation, stakeholder management, and consultative selling skills.Data & Tools: Strong experience using CRM tools with a data-driven approach to pipeline management, opportunity qualification, and forecasting accuracy.   Please note: This is a hybrid position with 2 days on site in Central Edinburgh. You must also have full working rights in the UK.