Location: Watford - Commutable distance required for 1-2 office days per week
Salary: £40,000 - £50,000 DOE (Expectation to generate 10x salary)
Recruitment Agency: Interaction Recruitment
About the Client:
Our client is a dynamic print company, your creative partner committed to crafting eco-conscious and impactful branding solutions. Whether it's a retail refit, an exhibition display, or event signage, they tailor their services to meet the unique needs of your project. From the initial concept to the final installation, they are beside you every step of the way, ensuring your vision comes to life just as you imagined.
Role Overview:
We are representing a client who is seeking a passionate and sales-focused Business Developer to join their team as a Sales Director. This is not an account management role; they need someone with a genuine passion for new business development. The successful candidate will be responsible for generating significant new business, developing a robust sales pipeline, and driving substantial profit into the organisation.
Key Responsibilities:
- New Business Development: Identify and pursue new business opportunities to achieve and exceed sales targets.
- Sales Pipeline Management: Develop and maintain a strong sales pipeline, ensuring a steady flow of new business.
- Team Collaboration: Communicate effectively with all departments to ensure detailed and accurate briefs are provided to the team.
- Client Relationship Management: Build and maintain strong relationships with clients, understanding their needs and providing tailored solutions.
- Strategic Planning: Develop and implement sales strategies that align with the company's goals and objectives.
- Market Analysis: Conduct market research and analysis to identify trends and opportunities within the print/graphics industry.
- Sales Reporting: Prepare regular sales reports and forecasts for senior management, providing insights into sales performance and market conditions.
- Budget Management: Oversee the sales budget, ensuring optimal allocation of resources to maximise ROI.
- Training and Development: Mentor and train junior sales staff, fostering a high-performance sales culture within the team.
- Negotiation: Negotiate contracts and agreements with clients, ensuring favourable terms and conditions that meet company objectives.
- Compliance: Ensure all sales activities comply with industry regulations and company policies.
Requirements:
- Proven track record in new business development with a focus on sales, not account management.
- Ability to generate at least 10x the salary offered, with a high-end salary of £40,000 - £50,000 based on experience and performance.
- Excellent communication skills, able to convey information clearly and appropriately across all departments.
- Commutable distance for 1-2 office days per week is essential.
- Passion for the print/graphics industry or similar, with demonstrable pride in the product.
- Comfortable selling both large projects and smaller deals.
- Strong strategic thinking and planning abilities.
- Proficient in market analysis and sales reporting.
- Experience in budget management and negotiation.
Why Join Our Client:
- Be part of a creative and eco-conscious company dedicated to impaction branding solutions.
- Opportunity to drive significant business growth and shape the future of the company.
- Collaborative and supportive work environment, ensuring team cohesion and success.
- Competitive salary with the potential for high earnings based on performance.
- If you are a driven, passionate, and sales-focused individual looking to make a significant impact, we would love to hear from you.
To Apply:
Please send your CV and a cover letter outlining your relevant experience and why you are the perfect fit for this role to