Business Development Manager

Universal Business Team; Colchester; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading family-run business in the Educational Supplies industry is seeking passionate Business Development Managers to drive sales growth and expand client relationships. Ideal candidates will have a proven sales record, a proactive approach to business development, and a full UK driving license. This pivotal role offers a competitive salary, generous commission, and opportunities for career progression.

Benefits

Attractive salary up to £40,000

Generous commission plan up to £20,000

Dedicated sales territory

Comprehensive Sales Induction Programme

Opportunities for career progression

Ongoing support and coaching

Access to LinkedIn Learning

Qualifications

• Experience in business development or sales, preferably across multiple categories.
• Proven track record of exceeding sales targets.
• Full UK Driving Licence with no more than 6 points.

Responsibilities

• Driving profitable sales growth across product categories.
• Identifying and pursuing new business opportunities.
• Managing existing accounts for satisfaction and retention.
• Tracking key sales metrics for growth.

Skills

Business Development

Sales

Account Management

Networking

Customer Engagement

Job description

A successful and well-established family-run business is seeking confident and target-driven Business Development Managers to join their team at the Colchester Head Office.

With over 50 years at the forefront of the Educational Supplies industry, the company serves more than 2,000 clients across London and the South East. Their ambitious growth plans over the next two years focus on winning new clients and expanding the value of existing accounts. Offering a range of over 15,000 products, this is an exciting opportunity to join a forward-thinking team during a pivotal phase of growth.

The Role

This dual role combines telephone and field-based sales, blending account management with new business development. Key responsibilities include:

• Driving profitable sales growth across multiple product categories within your assigned region.
• Identifying, qualifying, and pursuing new business opportunities through research, networking, and client engagement.
• Managing existing accounts to ensure customer satisfaction, retention, and growth.
• Developing and executing a business development plan for your region in alignment with company goals.
• Monitoring market trends, competitor activities, and industry developments to identify opportunities.
• Providing insights on market conditions, customer feedback, and product demand to shape sales strategies.
• Tracking and reporting on key sales metrics, including revenue growth and market share expansion.

To excel in this role, you’ll need experience in business development, sales, or account management, preferably across multiple product categories. A proven track record of exceeding sales targets is essential.

The ideal candidate will:

• Be highly motivated and target-driven, with strong business acumen.
• Have the confidence to self-generate new business from cold prospects while maintaining excellent customer relationships.
• Be comfortable taking ownership of their sales territory’s success.
• Excel in engaging with clients both over the phone and face-to-face.
• Hold a full UK Driving Licence with no more than 6 points.

• Attractive salary of up to £40,000, plus a generous commission plan of up to £20,000.
• Your own dedicated sales territory with a mix of prospects and existing customers.
• Comprehensive Sales Induction Programme to set you up for success.
• Opportunities for career progression into roles like Key Account Manager or Team Leader.
• Ongoing support, coaching, and access to LinkedIn Learning.

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