Business Development Manager

Chess; Alderley Edge; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading technology service provider in Alderley Edge seeks an experienced Mobile Sales Specialist. The role involves generating new business opportunities, achieving sales targets, and collaborating with teams. Ideal candidates are dynamic, possess a strong background in mobile sales, and can thrive under pressure. Competitive salary with hybrid working options and comprehensive benefits package offered.

Benefits

Health & Wellbeing support

20 days paid holiday

Flexible working options

Employee discounts

Qualifications

• Proven experience in a sales role focused on new business acquisition.
• A strong background in enterprise and corporate mobile sales.
• Outstanding telephone sales skills and a persuasive communicator.
• Self-starter mentality with a positive attitude and resilience under pressure.

Responsibilities

• Proactively generate new mobile business opportunities.
• Achieve monthly acquisition targets and drive outbound sales.
• Build and maintain a strong, qualified pipeline.
• Collaborate with internal teams to convert leads.

Skills

Sales experience

Communication skills

Problem-solving

Analytical thinking

Positive attitude

Job description

Overview

Mobile Sales Specialist

We’re looking for an experienced Mobile Sales Specialist to join our growing Mobile Sales team. Join a high-energy team where passion, drive and creativity fuels success. We’re looking for a motivated, energetic Mobile Sales Specialist to join our growing team. If you thrive in a fast-paced environment, love the buzz of new business, and bring a positive, can-do attitude to everything you do – we want to hear from you! This opportunity is perfect for someone who’s not just experienced in mobile sales, but who brings genuine enthusiasm, relentless drive, and a spark that inspires others.

“a great place to work, a great place to be a customer”

Responsibilities, not limited to:

• Proactively generate new mobile business opportunities in alignment with our product strategy.
• Consistently achieve monthly acquisition targets by leveraging our existing customer and prospect database.
• Drive outbound sales activity with energy and volume, creating your own opportunities while collaborating closely with our experienced Account Directors.
• Communicate confidently and clearly with customers to build trust and drive engagement.
• Build and maintain a strong, qualified pipeline of ongoing opportunities.
• Execute a structured and proactive new business contact strategy.
• Prepare compelling sales proposals and deliver accurate weekly and monthly performance reports.
• Hit new connection targets while maximising revenue potential across all opportunities.
• Identify and act on cross-selling opportunities across our wider product and service portfolio.
• Stay sharp, maintain up-to-date knowledge of our offerings and the broader market landscape.
• Bring creativity to the table - develop innovative approaches to attract and convert new leads.
• Present clear forecasts, pipeline updates, and strategic win plans to stakeholders.
• Collaborate with internal teams to uncover and convert leads from across the business.

The Candidate:

• Proven experience in a sales role, ideally with a focus on new business acquisition.
• A strong background in enterprise and corporate mobile sales - this is essential.
• Resilience under pressure, with a track record of hitting and exceeding growth targets.
• Outstanding telephone sales skills, with the energy and presence to engage and convert.
• A persuasive communicator with exceptional closing ability and commercial instinct.
• Self-starter mentality, able to take initiative and drive results independently, while also thriving in a collaborative team environment.
• High energy, positive attitude, and a natural enthusiasm for winning new business.
• Committed to continuous self-development and staying ahead in a competitive market.
• Agile and adaptable - comfortable navigating change and seizing new opportunities.
• Confident with numbers and commercially astute, with solid mathematical ability.
• A natural problem-solver with sharp analytical thinking and a solutions-first mindset.

Why join Chess?

Chess is one of the UK's leading independent and trusted technology service providers, employing over 360 skilled people across the UK, supporting over 21,000 UK businesses.

Diversity, equality, and inclusion is at the heart of our Chess culture, and we are passionate about our One Team spirit.

We\'re extremely proud that our people voted us No.1 in 'The 100 Best Companies to Work for' list 2018, and we continue to celebrate more than fourteen years in the top 100.

Our continued focus on growth creates opportunity for everyone to progress their career, to develop knowledge and skills, to gain reward and recognition and to maximise their potential. The growth and success of our people ensures the growth and success of our business.

We believe that "if you’re not growing, we’re not growing".

Compensation Package: Competitive base salary aligned to experience, uncapped commission, and a £400 monthly car allowance (subject to salary tier).

Benefits include:

Health & Wellbeing

• UK Healthcare (opt-in) for access to private healthcare support
• Healthcare support – eye tests, flu jabs, on-site health screens
• Mental health support for your wellbeing
• Wellbeing Day – a dedicated day just for you
• Half-Day Fridays – available with tenure
• Hybrid Working Support – allowance towards a desk and chair
• 20 days paid holiday, increasing with service to 24 days, plus public holidays
• Buy & Sell Holidays Scheme – 2 opportunities per year to buy or sell up to 5 holidays

Rewards & Recognition

• Access to Perkbox: hundreds of discounts on shopping, travel, fitness and much more.
• Loyalty point scheme – earn points each year to enhance your benefits
• £100 matched charity donation annually, plus payroll giving options
• Recognition platform – celebrating your achievements and milestones

Career Growth & Culture

• Learn 2 Earn Scheme – bespoke development to boost your salary
• Regular team engagement events – from socials to celebrations
• A culture that values tenacity, creativity and collaboration

Hours: A standard week is 37½ Monday to Friday

At Chess we offer many flexible working options, and we have both full-time and part-time working hours available. Chess pride themselves on being an inclusive employer, so if you want to find out more about our flexible working arrangements this can be discussed with your application

Working location: This is a flexible hybrid role, requiring attendance at our Alderley Edge hub twice per month for team collaboration and engagement.

These visits will be scheduled with reasonable notice and are considered an essential part of your role to support collaboration, customer engagement, and team alignment.

Is Chess the place for you?

If you are looking for a career that brings exciting challenges and opportunities, then Chess is the place for you.

Please email your CV and covering letter to our Recruitment Department at: [e-mail].

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