A new opportunity has arisen in a leading national and international publisher with operations in 16 counties.
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 as soon as possible for this exciting role.