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Junior Business Development Manager
- Location
- Hybrid Chester/Remote
- Type
- Full-time
- Department
- Sales
- Salary
- Competitive
Apply now
To apply to this role, email a copy of your CV and a cover letter to [email protected]
Overview
This is a new business-focused role responsible for identifying, engaging and converting prospects into Valto customers, building relationships from cold outreach through to closed deals.
The role works closely with the Sales Manager, pre-sales consultants and marketing team to generate and progress opportunities across Valto’s professional services and managed services portfolio.
This is not an order-taking position. Valto is looking for someone who takes ownership of their pipeline, actively hunts for new opportunities and brings energy and creativity to opening doors with prospective customers.
The team you'll be a part of
About Valto
Founded in 2017, Valto combine deep Microsoft expertise with a practical understanding of business operations, helping organisations turn technology investments into measurable outcomes. Whether we're implementing new platforms, modernising legacy systems, building AI solutions, or delivering ongoing managed services, our focus is always on solving business challenges and creating long-term value. Our team works alongside organisations of all sizes, providing strategic guidance, technical expertise, and ongoing support across the entire Microsoft technology stack.
Learn more about ValtoJob role and key responsibilities
New business generation:
- Identify and engage target prospects through phone, email, LinkedIn, events and networking.
- Build and manage a pipeline of qualified opportunities from self-generated and marketing-assisted leads.
- Conduct discovery conversations to understand customer challenges and qualify opportunities.
Sales progression:
- Progress opportunities through the full sales cycle from first contact to close.
- Collaborate with pre-sales consultants on proposals and solution recommendations.
- Clearly communicate the value of Valto’s services to mid-market and enterprise buyers.
CRM & pipeline discipline:
- Maintain accurate records within Halo and Dynamics 365.
- Ensure opportunities, activities and leads are correctly tracked.
- Keep forecasting and pipeline reporting up to date.
Market & pillar awareness:
- Develop knowledge of Valto’s solution portfolio.
- Monitor market trends, trigger events and competitor activity.
- Work with marketing on campaigns, content and events that support pipeline generation.
Operational standards:
- Plan and manage workload proactively.
- Maintain strong organisation across calendar, tasks and communications.
- Follow Valto’s ways of working and accountability standards.
Performance & accountability
Success is measured through outcomes rather than activity alone, including:
- Pipeline contribution
- Self-generated opportunities
- Win rate
- CRM hygiene
- Ways of working
Specific targets are agreed with the Sales Manager and reviewed regularly.
Person specification
Essential
- Some experience in B2B sales, business development or customer-facing roles.
- Confidence and resilience when prospecting.
- Strong communication and questioning skills.
- Organised and disciplined approach to pipeline management.
- Ambitious, coachable and motivated by results.
Desirable
- Experience selling technology solutions or professional services.
- Familiarity with Microsoft 365, SharePoint, Power Platform or security solutions.
- Experience using CRM platforms such as Dynamics 365 or Halo.
Our values
What sets us apart?
Driven by ambition, grounded in partnership, defined by excellence and powered by innovation. These are the values that set Valto apart.
- Our mindset: We challenge ourselves to grow, push boundaries and be the best we can be. Raising our own bar is what keeps our clients ahead of theirs.
- Our people: We build lasting relationships with our clients and each other. Showing up for the long term and never walking away when the work gets hard.
- Our standards: We hold ourselves to the highest standards in everything we do. We are constantly learning and improving so we can deliver the very best for our clients and our team.
- Our mindset: We challenge ourselves to grow, push boundaries and be the best we can be. Raising our own bar is what keeps our clients ahead of theirs.
What we offer
- Clear career progression within a growing Microsoft Partner.
- Structured onboarding and development.
- Coaching and support from an experienced sales team.
- Strong marketing support and inbound lead generation.
Benefits:
- Competitive salary
- 25 days’ holiday plus bank holidays
- 3% matched pension
- £1,000 training stipend
- 10% annual salary bonus linked to company performance
- An extra day off for your birthday
- Private medical cover with Vitality
- Eye test, plus a pair of NHS prescription glasses if required for DSE
- Online rewards app
- Cycle to Work Scheme
- Quarterly face-to-face business celebrations
- Monthly happy hour get-togethers
- £500 employee referral bonus
- Career progression and pathways
- £500 added to salary for every Valto-certified exam passed
- Microsoft certification free exams and matched work study time
- Hybrid and remote working
- Work-from-home equipment provided
- Cutting-edge office in Chester
- Valto works with the latest technology and provides best-in-class equipment to staff
- EV salary sacrifice scheme
Salary
The package on offer is depending on experience, with up to a 10% bonus.
Apply now
To apply to this role, email a copy of your CV and a cover letter to [email protected]