Business Development Manager - #1714309

Commission-Only Sales Representative (Self-Employed) – Up-Stride

Location: Remote / UK-based Job Type: Self-Employed, Commission Only

About Up-Stride: Up-Stride is the go-to strategic partner for overstretched SME leaders who want to evolve beyond survival mode and scale their businesses with clarity, efficiency, and future-ready systems. We specialise in simplifying complexity, optimising operations, and integrating AI – helping SMEs achieve profitable growth while reducing the stress and guesswork of leadership.

The Opportunity: We’re looking for an ambitious, self-motivated Commission-Only Sales Representative to champion the Up-Stride brand and drive new business. If you thrive on winning new clients, have a strong network within the SME space (especially engineering and service-based sectors) and want to be rewarded directly for your results, we’d love to talk to you.

What You’ll Do:

• Identify, approach, and secure new SME clients who can benefit from Up-Stride’s consulting solutions.
• Build and nurture relationships with business owners, directors, and decision-makers.
• Explain Up-Stride’s unique value proposition, services, and results-driven approach.
• Manage your own sales pipeline and reporting.
• Serve as the trusted first point of contact for potential clients, bringing clarity and credibility to Up-Stride’s offerings.
• Collaborate with the Up-Stride delivery team to ensure a seamless handover post-sale.

What We’re Looking For:

• Proven sales/business development experience, ideally in professional services, consulting, or B2B environments.
• A proactive self-starter who relishes autonomy and is results-driven.
• Confident and credible communicator, comfortable engaging senior leadership.
• Strong understanding or network within the SME sector, especially engineering or service-led industries, is a plus.
• Commitment to Up-Stride’s values: clarity, practicality, integrity, empowerment, and innovation.
• Ability to work on a commission-only basis as a self-employed contractor.

What’s On Offer:

• Uncapped commission – the more you sell, the more you earn.
• Full sales support and in-depth onboarding to get you up to speed on Up-Stride’s approach, process, and positioning.
• Flexible working – work from anywhere and set your own hours.
• The chance to represent a progressive brand making a real difference to business leaders.
• Opportunity to build a long-term business relationship with significant earning potential.

How to Apply: If you’re ready to stop guessing and start growing your own sales success, send your CV and a short note about why you want to represent Up-Stride to [your email/contact details]. We’re excited to see what you can bring to the team!

Up-Stride – Lead with Clarity. Scale with Confidence.We are looking for an ambitious and energetic Business Development Manager to help us expand our clientele. You will be the front of the company and will have the dedication to create and apply an effective sales strategy. The goal is to drive sustainable financial growth through boosting sales and forging strong relationships with clients.

Requirements

• Proven working experience as a business development manager, sales executive or a relevant role
• Proven sales track record
• Experience in customer support is a plus
• Proficiency in English
• Market knowledge
• Communication and negotiation skills
• Ability to build rapport
• Time management and planning skills