Business Development Manager

Workshop Recruitment; England; On-site; GBP 28,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

A UK-based recruitment agency is seeking a Business Development Manager to enhance brand presence and foster new business opportunities. The role involves managing accounts, client engagement, and achieving sales KPIs. Candidates should have over 2 years in sales account management and strong communication skills. Competitive salary of £28-35K, with realistic uncapped OTE over £42K in the first year, and various benefits including private healthcare and gym discounts.

Benefits

Annual pay review

Private Healthcare

Company Pension

24/7 Employee Assistance Programme

Gym Membership Discounts

Free on-site parking

24 days holiday

Qualifications

• Previous experience (2+ years) in a sales account management background.
• Strong verbal and written communication and negotiation skills.
• Full driving licence essential.

Responsibilities

• Manage a portfolio of accounts for new and existing customers.
• Proactively seek new business opportunities in the market.
• Build and maintain new and existing accounts.

Skills

Sales account management

Relationship building

Communication skills

Negotiation skills

Customer experience delivery

Job description

Overview

As a Business Development Manager, you will support and facilitate the development of new business, managing, maintaining, and maximising existing business and increasing brand presence and awareness. The role will involve calling customers over the phone and face to face meetings when required.

Key Responsibilities

• Manage a portfolio of accounts for new and existing customers from sales to delivery
• Proactively seek new business opportunities in the market
• Identify and understand the needs of the customers
• Recommend appropriate products and services
• Build and maintain new and existing accounts
• Produce quotes and proposals for clients
• Work closely with external Key Account Managers
• Ensure all daily orders are processed and dispatched
• Achieve KPI s focussed on call statistics, sales figures, and product lines
• Maintain positive relationships with internal and external customers
• Confident in talking to customers, receiving in-coming calls, and making outgoing calls

Your Skills and Experience

• Previous experience (2+ years) in a sales account management background
• Establish strong relationships with new clients by using your own initiative
• Ability to work to multiple deadlines / timeframes
• Experience of sales by telephone
• Understand the customer's needs and deliver an excellent customer experience
• Strong verbal and written communication and negotiation skills
• Full driving licence essential

Hours

Monday Friday 0845am-1730pm

Salary

£28-35K depending on experience, £42K+ OTE realistic in first year uncapped)

Benefits

• Annul pay review
• Private Healthcare
• Company Pension
• 24/7 Employee Assistance Programme
• Gym Membership Discounts
• Free on-site parking
• 24 days holiday