Business Development Executive

TN United Kingdom; Manchester; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a Business Development Executive in Manchester to drive sales and uncover new business opportunities. This dynamic role involves researching the market, generating leads, and building strong relationships with clients. You'll work closely with the Sales & Marketing Director to ensure effective lead management and contribute to marketing strategies. The ideal candidate is ambitious, driven, and possesses strong negotiation and communication skills. If you're looking to make a significant impact in a fast-paced environment and enjoy the thrill of sales, this opportunity is perfect for you.

Qualifications

• Proven ability to drive sales and generate new business.
• Strong negotiation and communication skills are essential.

Responsibilities

• Research and find potential sales and new business opportunities.
• Generate leads and turn them into sales opportunities.

Skills

Sales Generation

Negotiation Skills

Communication Skills

Time Management

Attention to Detail

Project Management

Influencing Skills

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

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Business Development Executive, Manchester

Client:

Johnsons 1871 Ltd

Location:

Manchester, United Kingdom

Job Category:

Other

EU work permit required:

Yes

Job Reference:

4475d8baab05

Job Views:

4

Posted:

16.02.2025

Expiry Date:

02.04.2025

Job Description:

· Researching and finding potential sales and new business opportunities in the market.
· Generating leads and turning them into opportunities for sales.
· Chasing bid leads and ensuring they are progressed to a successful outcome.
· Regular liaison with the Sales & Marketing Director to ensure correct leads are identified and pursued.
· Contacting potential customers via telephone, email, and face-to-face and networking events.
· Compiling leads/potential sales opportunities for telesales activities.
· Work with marketing team to develop marketing ideas and brand exposure.
· Working to KPI’s and revenue targets as set by the JLL Director.
· Arranging meetings with prospects to demonstrate our services.
· Negotiating prices with potential customers and closing sales.
· Paying attention to competitors and their activities within the industry.
· Building long-term relationships with existing customers.
· Ensuring all administration relating to sales are completed on time and effectively.
· Working closely with other departments and finding opportunities to cross-sell.
· Creating monitoring reports, analysing performance and sales data, and delivering reports to management.
· Collecting customer and marketing feedback and reporting to the JLL Director.
· Understanding who are the influencers and final decision makers.
· Any additional tasks asked by the Sales & Marketing Director or JLL Director in association with the above role.
· Motivate sales development to drive revenue growth.
· Monitoring personal sales performance, ability to analyse sales data, regular forecasting, and reporting to the Sales & Marketing Director.

Requirements

· Proven ability to drive sales and generate new business.
· Knowledge of understanding and working with projects involving multiple stakeholders.
· Relevant industry experience ideally gained from a competitor business (preferred).
· Ambitious and driven personality with a hunger for success.
· Talent for influencing client management/Key stakeholders.
· Ability to manage multiple projects and relationships simultaneously.
· Negotiation and communication skills.
· Adaptable and organised.
· Strong attention to detail and accuracy.
· Time management skills.
· Strong Microsoft Office and computer skills.
· Ability to communicate across multiple channels.

Role is based in the UK, occasional travel to Cambridge office required. Scope of the role will cover potential clients nationwide; travel nationwide is essential!