We are recruiting for a Business Development Manager to drive sales opportunities to ensure our continued success providing automated fare collection solutions to the public transport sector. Our solutions support smart cities worldwide, operating in 60 countries and over 5,000 cities, including London, Paris, New York, and Sydney. Our customer-centric approach drives continuous innovation, making us a thriving business ready to invest in future opportunities. At Flowbird, we embrace a culture of creativity, collaboration, and innovation. We offer competitive salaries, comprehensive benefits, and opportunities for professional growth in a dynamic work environment. Our UK headquarters are based in Poole, Dorset, close to stunning beaches, a natural harbour, and the Jurassic Coast. With excellent public transport links and close proximity to Bournemouth and Southampton airports. Key responsibilities: ⦁ Build strategic relationships within the public transport sector, including UK bus operators, stakeholders, and integration partners. ⦁ Develop and maintain a robust sales pipeline to exceed targets. ⦁ Manage existing key accounts and visit customers to build relationships and gather market/product intelligence. ⦁ Attend industry events to showcase our products and services. ⦁ Maintain awareness of fare collection systems and report market insights. ⦁ Lead the collation of hardware and software requirements & system architecture materials for customer proposals, including responses to public tenders. ⦁ Support marketing initiatives, including campaigns and content creation. ⦁ Ensure internal governance compliance and maintain CRM records. ⦁ Contribute to continuous improvement of our products and services. ⦁ Foster collaboration internally to enhance market awareness and team spirit. Ideally you will have: ⦁ Degree-level education in a relevant field with experience in engineering or project delivery. ⦁ Proven success in complex B2B technology sales and business development. ⦁ Expertise in CRM and tender processes. ⦁ Familiarity with public transport systems, particularly fare collection. ⦁ Strong relationship-building, communication, and negotiation skills. ⦁ Resilience and adaptability in a fast-paced environment. ⦁ Valid UK driving licence What we offer you: ⦁ Competitive salary, bonus scheme and car allowance. ⦁ 25 days holiday (plus bank holidays) with an option to purchase additional days. ⦁ Up to 6% contributory pension scheme and life assurance (x4 annual salary). ⦁ Health Cash Plan, discounted gym membership, and employee assistance programme. ⦁ Flexible benefits, including critical illness cover, dental insurance, and personal car leasing. ⦁ Paid volunteering days and enhanced parental leave options. Join Flowbird and make a real impact on global mobility solutions while advancing your career in a supportive, innovative environment. We welcome applications from all backgrounds but you must be based in the UK and we do not provide sponsorship.