Business Development Manager
Bristol & South-West
£35,000 to £40,000 base plus uncapped commission - top-performers earn c.£80k per annum
Permanent Position - Full-time
Introduction:
Our client is all about communication. As a provider of cloud phone systems, broadband, mobile, and IT services, they help thousands of businesses communicate effectively, making business technology, connectivity, and productivity integration easy as organisations grow.
As part of a wider European group with over 1,100 colleagues across Europe, they provide leading solutions to businesses of all shapes and sizes. Our client places their customers at the heart of everything they do and is seeking the right person to join their growing team.
An exciting opportunity has arisen in their sales team, and they're looking for someone to help them work wonders.
The Role:
The Regional Sales Manager will be responsible for a specific geographical area, focusing on meeting and exceeding individual sales targets. This role is crucial to the growth of our client's sales team and requires a self-motivated and driven individual.
The Regional Sales Manager will be responsible for establishing and nurturing client relationships, understanding market dynamics, and effectively positioning their products to maximise sales revenue.
Key Responsibilities as a Regional Sales Manager:
- Attend sales appointments booked by the Internal Telesales Team, ensuring products meet customer demands while maximising the sales opportunity
- Negotiate contracts and close agreements
- Maintain a comprehensive understanding of company offerings and the competitive landscape
- Create self-generated leads for potential appointments and a pipeline for future business opportunities
- Work with the Sales Support and Installs teams to ensure sales are processed to completion
- Conduct necessary market research to meet and exceed customer demands
- Work within the UK field sales team, offering advice and support to peers as appropriate
Who Our Client is Looking For:
- An experienced sales professional, ideally with telecoms experience, and a proven track record of identifying and securing new business opportunities
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills for interacting with potential clients, partners, and internal stakeholders
- Strong networking skills to build and maintain relationships with clients, industry partners, and other stakeholders
- Strong negotiation skills to close deals and secure sales
- Ability to analyse market trends, identify business opportunities, and develop strategic plans
- A strong focus on achieving targets and driving business growth
- A proactive approach to identifying and pursuing new business opportunities
- Ability to work collaboratively with other team members and departments
What Our Client Offers:
- Competitive salary
- Uncapped commission
- Car allowance
- 23 days holiday (increasing with long service)
- Your birthday off
- Pension and healthcare scheme
- Life cover
- Access to Perkbox for hundreds of discounts
- Holiday Purchasing Scheme
- Career development and progression opportunities
- Full on-the-job training
- Strong social ethos
- Part of a high-growth and innovative European-wide group that values collaboration and strong customer focus
Business Development Manager, Sales Executive, Account Manager, New Business Development, Telesales, Sales Manager, Regional Sales Manager
Apply today with an up-to-date CV.