Business Development Manager

Morgan Ryder Associates; City Of London; Remote; GBP 59,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading recruitment firm is seeking a Business Development Manager to drive sales growth in the data centre sector. The ideal candidate should have a proven track record in sales and experience in managing client relationships. This position offers a salary up to £70k, a 20% bonus, and a remote working option. Strong communication and negotiation skills are essential for success in this role.

Benefits

20% bonus

Car allowance

25 days holiday

Qualifications

• Proven track record of success in business development, sales, or account management.
• Deep understanding of data centre technologies.
• Strong communication and negotiation skills.
• Results-oriented mindset with a focus on exceeding sales targets.

Responsibilities

• Develop and execute strategic sales plans to achieve revenue targets.
• Identify and prioritize prospective clients and conduct market research.
• Build and maintain relationships with key decision-makers.
• Lead negotiations and manage the sales cycle.

Skills

Business development

Sales management

Client relationship management

Negotiation

Market research

Communication skills

Job description

Overview

Business Development Manager

Salary up to £70k, plus 20% bonus, car allowance, 25 days holiday
Location - national sales remote working

My client specialises in delivering state-of-the-art infrastructure solutions to businesses of all sizes, ensuring reliability, scalability, and security for their critical data operations. As they continue to expand their market presence, we are seeking a skilled and ambitious Business Development Manager to drive growth and spearhead sales initiatives within the data centre sector.

Responsibilities

• Develop and execute strategic sales plans to achieve revenue targets and expand market share in the data centre sector.
• Identify and prioritize prospective clients, conduct thorough market research, and assess customer needs to tailor solutions that address specific challenges and requirements.
• Build and maintain strong relationships with key decision-makers and influencers within data centre facilities, including C-level executives.
• Lead negotiations, prepare proposals, and manage the sales cycle from initial contact to contract closure, ensuring customer satisfaction and retention.
• Stay informed about industry trends, emerging technologies, and competitive developments to inform sales strategies and differentiate our offerings in the marketplace.
• Represent the company at industry events, conferences, and networking functions to showcase our expertise and expand our professional network.

Qualifications

• Proven track record of success in business development, sales, or account management within the data centre sector.
• Deep understanding of data centre technologies.
• Strong communication, presentation, and negotiation skills, with the ability to articulate complex technical concepts to non-technical audiences.
• Demonstrated ability to build and maintain relationships with diverse stakeholders at various levels of an organization.
• Results-oriented mindset with a focus on exceeding sales targets and driving business growth.
• Willingness to travel as needed to meet with clients, attend events, and support business objectives.

About Morgan Ryder

At Morgan Ryder we can provide you with a full range of employment opportunities from short term and fixed term temporary vacancies to permanent positions.

We recruit for companies that operate in the following industries: Defence Equipment, Food and Drink Manufacturers, FMCG, Packaging, Engineering, Automotive, Aerospace, Warehousing, Logistics, Waste Management, Petro Chemical, Pharmaceutical, Power & Renewable Energy.

Our commitment

Equal opportunities are important to us. We believe that diversity and inclusion at Morgan Ryder Associates are critical to our success as a DE&I positive company, so we want to recruit, develop, and keep the best talent. We encourage applications from everyone, regardless of background, gender identity, sexual orientation, disability status, ethnicity, belief, age, family or parental status, and any other characteristic.

Please note that calls to and from the offices of Morgan Ryder Associates Ltd. may be monitored or recorded. This is to ensure compliance with regulatory procedures, record business transactions and for training purposes.