Job Overview

Business Development Manager

My client is a locally-based SME specialising in the supply of products to the hospitality industry with a growing base of leading-name clients on their books.
As a Business Development Manager, you will be expected to generate new leads and develop existing customer relationships as our client continues to grow their market share.

As a Business Development Manager you will: -

• Identify key potential customers and ensure introductions are made
• Research and identify new Sales opportunities through multiple prospecting techniques- including new markets, growth areas, trends, customers, partnerships, products and services - or new ways of reaching existing markets
• Have a good understanding of the businesses' products and services and be able to advise others about them
• Deliver presentations on the businesses security products and services
• Communicate and explore/develop Sales leads with existing and potential new clients
• Foster and develop relationships with customers/clients
• Understand the needs of your customers and be able to respond effectively with a plan of how to meet these
• Targeting of clients across all sectors to win new business
• Be customer facing through visiting and 'virtual' meetings
• Effective networking with potential customers
• Work closely with the Senior Leadership team to identify opportunities to expand the business with both current and prospective customers
• Attend seminars, conferences and events where appropriate
• Help to plan Sales campaigns
• Carry out sales forecasts and analysis and present your findings to senior management/the board of directors

The successful candidate will have the following experience:

• A previous background as a Business Development Manager/Sales Manager/Account Manager in a solution selling environment
• Excellent Sales and negotiation skills
• Tenacity and drive to seek new business and meet or exceed targets
• Good business sense and results focused
• Excellent communication/interpersonal skills for building and developing relationships with clients
• An excellent telephone manner for making initial contact and for ongoing communication with customers and business associates
• Team working skills and a collaborative approach to work
• Good planning and organisational skills
• IT skills, including the use of spread sheets
• The ability to motivate yourself and set your own goals
• Be part of a team and positively contribute
• Based from home but regional travel to meet customers

As a Business Development Manager, you can expect to receive:

• Highly competitive base salary
• Achievable commission scheme with end of year bonus
• Car or car allowance
• Pension
• Laptop/mobile phone
• Opportunity for career development

Apply now to be considered.