Business Development Account Manager

Resource Data Management Limited; Leeds; Hybrid; GBP 50,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a dynamic Business Development Manager to drive growth in the Refrigeration-Retail sector. This role involves managing key accounts, generating new business opportunities, and collaborating across various divisions. The ideal candidate will excel in relationship building and sales management, ensuring client-focused solutions that meet customer needs. With a supportive work environment and opportunities for professional growth, this position is perfect for those looking to make a significant impact in a growing industry. Join a forward-thinking team and leverage cutting-edge technology to achieve success.

Benefits

Annual Bonus Incentive

Company Pension

Death in service cover

30 days holidays

Optional Private Healthcare

Company Car – Electric

Business expenses float

Professional growth opportunities

Collaborative work environment

Cutting-edge technology exposure

Qualifications

• Extensive experience in business development and sales management.
• Strong ability to build relationships and manage key accounts.

Responsibilities

• Manage a portfolio of key accounts and generate new business opportunities.
• Develop and achieve sales through direct and indirect channels.

Skills

Business Development

Sales Management

Relationship Building

Account Management

Market Analysis

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Business or related field

Relevant Sales Certifications

Tools

CRM Software

Microsoft Office Suite

Job description

RDM are seeking an experienced BDM whose primary focus will be in the Refrigeration-Retail sector, but additionally they will be expected to cover our full product range, inclusive of applications and sales channels. The ideal candidate will have extensive experience dealing with contractors, end users, specifiers and system integrators.

They will report directly to the Head of Sales UK & EMEA whilst playing a full part across the various divisions in the organisation, which include meetings in our Glasgow based Head Office, sales forecasting, and customer finance issues, whilst working within all RDM procedures and processes.

The Business Development Manager will be responsible for managing a portfolio of key accounts, targeting new business sectors in line with departmental strategy, and for delivering client focused solutions based on customer needs. They will also be responsible for maintaining a strong sales pipeline through effective relationship building, account management and new business lead generation.

Key Responsibilities

• Play an integral role in new business pitches and hold responsibility for the effective on-boarding of new clients.
• Responsible for the development and achievement of sales through the direct and indirect sales channels.
• Focus on growing and developing existing clients, together with generating new business opportunities.
• Act as the key interface between the customer and all relevant divisions.
• Deal with the different entities and departments of major retail chains.
• Identify and assess our clients’ critical needs.
• Identify short and long term growth opportunities.
• Present business proposals to existing and prospective clients.
• Attend meetings with clients.
• Forecast and track key account metrics.
• Keep up to date with market trends and competitor activity.
• Be a point of contact to priority customers and resolve any issues that arise.
• Collect and communicate customer requirements to all necessary departments.
• Conduct regular Business Reviews with customers and internal employees.
• Respond to client communications or queries promptly.
• Network with business partners and customers.
• Ensure that data is accurately entered and managed within the company’s CRM.
• Assist in resolving any outstanding financial disputes with clients and customers to achieve the best outcome for the organization.
• Actively promote applicable Resource Data Management products and services with our target customer base, gaining orders, specification and standardisation.
• Define technical requirements with customers to produce cost-effective and deliverable solutions.
• Establish and implement dynamic sales plans in accordance with:
• Personal Sales plan (PSP)
• Departmental Business plan
• Company policy, objectives and strategy.
• In consultation with line manager, constantly review our customer base to maintain the balance of target and reactive accounts.
• Work with internal colleagues in all Entity Sales, Marketing, and Technical teams to ensure effective cross-entity, regional and national team co-operation.
• Ensure that customer issues are owned and resolved by appropriate owners within the business units.
• Provide all relevant accurate information, reporting in a timely manner as required by Senior Management, and provide feedback to the Marketing department.
• Manage and maintain customer and partner records using the appropriate company tools (CRM).
• Actively monitor and report on competitor activity.
• Personal awareness of development needs in line with knowledge and skills required for the role.

Working Hours and Location

The position, by necessity, is based from your home location - ideally in the region from Leeds to Birmingham. Pre-arranged travel to the Glasgow Head office and client meetings will be required. As a result, the successful candidate will be responsible for planning their own diary and travel schedules. The basic working week should be based around Monday to Friday, 8:30am to 5:30pm in line with the rest of the company, however, this may vary based on client availability and travel needs.

Why Join Resource Data Management

• Salary circa £50k - £55k (subject to experience & qualifications) Subject to annual review.
• Annual Bonus Incentive (OTC) - This is based on reaching a minimum level of sales versus target and will be calculated at the end of the financial year and paid in arrears on the 15th of February (following year). The on-target bonus payment for achieving the annual target for this fiscal year (2025) is £5,250. If you exceed your target, then you can earn up to an additional 50% of bonus.
• Company Pension.
• Death in service cover – 3 x base salary.
• Holidays of 30 days, including statutory holidays.
• Optional Private Healthcare.
• Company Car – Electric.
• Business expenses float of £1,500 to be used in line with company expenses policy.
• Opportunities for professional growth and development.
• Collaborative and supportive work environment.
• The chance to work with cutting-edge technology in a growing industry.

The notice period of termination on this position will be three months after the successful completion of a 6-month probationary period.