Business Development Manager

LJ Recruitment; Colchester; On-site; GBP 30,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading supplier of promotional products seeks a Business Development Manager in Colchester, Essex. This full-time role involves identifying new business opportunities, managing client relationships, and achieving sales targets. Ideal candidates have experience in sales, strong communication skills, and a results-driven mindset. The role is office-based, requiring daily commuting, with no remote work available.

Qualifications

• Proven experience in business development or client relationship management.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
• Confident negotiator with a results-driven approach.
• Self-motivated, able to work independently and collaboratively.

Responsibilities

• Research and reach out to potential clients.
• Reconnect with dormant accounts for new opportunities.
• Develop and nurture long-term client relationships.
• Act as a key point of contact throughout the sales process.

Skills

Proven experience in business development

Strong communication skills

Confident negotiator

Cold calling

Self-motivated

Presentation skills

Job description

Business Development Manager
Location: Colchester, Essex
Salary: £30,000 per annum + commission
Reporting to: Head of Sales
Contract: Full-time, on-site (not a remote position)

Overview

We are currently recruiting for an ambitious and driven Business Development Manager to join a growing team within one of the UK's leading suppliers of promotional products. With a well-established presence in the market and a strong portfolio ranging from local charities to FTSE 100 companies, this is a fantastic opportunity for a motivated sales professional to take ownership of a newly created role focused on growth and relationship management.

Based in Colchester, Essex, the organisation is known for delivering innovative and cost-effective merchandise solutions, while fostering long-term partnerships with clients.

Role Summary

This role is ideal for someone who thrives in a proactive sales environment and understands the importance of relationship building. As Business Development Manager, you will be responsible for identifying and pursuing new business opportunities, re-engaging lapsed accounts, and representing the company at client-facing events and trade shows.

You'll be expected to hit the ground running - generating leads, managing the full sales cycle, and maintaining excellent rapport with both new and existing clients.

Key Responsibilities

• Proactively research and reach out to potential clients
• Reconnect with dormant accounts to identify fresh opportunities
• Develop and nurture long-term client relationships
• Act as a key point of contact throughout the sales process
• Attend trade shows, networking events and other customer-facing opportunities
• Provide regular progress updates to internal stakeholders
• Meet and exceed KPIs and revenue targets
• Respond to and manage tender opportunities when required

Person Specification

• Proven experience in business development, sales, or client relationship management
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills, both written and verbal
• Confident negotiator with a results-driven approach
• Comfortable with cold calling and lead generation
• Self-motivated with the ability to work independently and collaboratively
• Excellent presentation and organisational skills
• A strong track record of achieving and surpassing sales targets
• Experience in the promotional merchandise industry is advantageous but not essential

Additional Information

• This is a full-time office-based role in Colchester, Essex
• Applicants must be able to commute to the office daily - remote working is not available

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