Brand new opportunity for an experience Business Development Manager to join a thriving business that continues to grow year on year! You will be working as part of a small dedicated sales team providing leads, prospecting for new business and building and maintaining relationships with key accounts. The role is full time and permanent based onsite in Brackley with a salary of up to £42,000 plus bonus.
Key Accountabilities for the Business Development Manager:
- Identify prospective target customers over the phone, email and in person
- Think strategically, setting aims and objectives to develop pipeline
- Research new companies and customers
- Plan and maintain pipeline opportunities
- Produce client contracts
- Manage CRM system ensuring all activity is recorded, updated and maintained
- Create, develop and present propositions, pitches aimed to win new business and maximise opportunities
- Work to KPIs on call rates, conversion rates and account generation
- Run reports on BDM performance monthly
- Attend client meetings face to face or remotely
- Negotiating prices with customers
- Foster and develop accounts
- Initiate and execute marketing campaigns in line with business objectives
- Collaborate with team members on sales initiatives and campaigns
- Attend conferences, seminars and events promoting services and prospecting for new customers
Key Skills Required for Business Development Manager:
- Experience in lead generation, cold calling, prospecting
- Experience in account management, fostering and developing relationships
- Ability to make presentations to key clients
- Strong administration skills and time management
- High levels of customer service
- Experience in analysing accounts, managing projects
- Excellent negotiation and influencing skills
- Confident communicator at all levels
- Ability to establish and nurture client relationships
- High levels of own initiative, energy and drive
- Strong interest in self development
What's in it for you?
- Salary of up to £42,000 plus bonus
- Full time office based
- Mon - Fri 8.30 am to 5.00 pm with 30 min break
- Training , development and progression opportunities
- 23 days hol plus bank hols
- Joining an established and growing brand