Business Development Manager

MAS Resourcing; England; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 41,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading business development firm in Milton Keynes is seeking a talented Business Development Manager to join their team. You will identify and develop new business opportunities in the retail sector, manage key accounts, and achieve lead generation targets. The ideal candidate has extensive B2B sales experience within retail, strong negotiation skills, and is proficient in using CRM systems. If you are passionate about driving business growth, apply now.

Qualifications

• Proven track record in business to business sales within the retail sector.
• Experience in developing business relationships with major retail accounts.
• Ability to generate leads and close high-value deals.

Responsibilities

• Identify and develop new business opportunities.
• Engage with key decision-makers across retail environments.
• Negotiate and close deals to achieve customer satisfaction.

Skills

B2B sales experience

Lead generation

Negotiation skills

CRM application proficiency

Retail operations understanding

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

Overview

BUSINESS DEVELOPMENT MANAGER - MILTON KEYNES and surrounding areas - Up to 41K + company car

Our client, a thriving company located in Milton Keynes, Buckinghamshire, is seeking a talented Permanent Business Development Manager to join their team. If you have a proven track record in business to business sales within the retail sector, this could be the perfect opportunity for you.

Responsibilities

• To identify and develop new business opportunities and revenue streams within the retail sector and provide high-level account management to existing customers, ensuring consistent growth and brand representation
• Identify and engage with key decision-makers across retail environments, including supermarkets, department stores, shopping centres, and other relevant retail outlets.
• Achieve lead generation targets by identifying and pursuing high-potential retail clients.
• Prepare and deliver estimates, quotations, and cost proposals that meet the client s requirements while maintaining profitability.
• Handle incoming enquiries efficiently, ensuring prompt responses and professional follow-up.
• Secure and manage customer appointments to establish and maintain long-term client relationships.
• Proactively identify and develop new business opportunities, including expanding the company presence within the retail sector and identifying emerging trends and technologies.
• Provide regular market intelligence, competitor analysis, and customer feedback to marketing, engineering, and other relevant divisions to help shape the company s future offerings.
• Build and maintain a comprehensive knowledge of the product portfolio, including queue management systems, signage, and other retail solutions.
• Negotiate and close deals to achieve mutually beneficial outcomes while ensuring long-term customer satisfaction.

What we need from you

• Previous experience in B2B sales, specifically within the retail sector.
• Proven track record of successfully selling and developing business relationships with major retail accounts.
• Demonstrated ability to generate leads, manage a pipeline, and close high-value deals in the retail space.
• Strong understanding of retail operations, store environments, and customer traffic management solutions.
• Proficient in using Microsoft Office applications (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook) and CRM systems.
• Clean driving license with a willingness to travel extensively to meet with clients and attend industry events.

If you are passionate about sales and business growth, and you meet the criteria, I would love to hear from you. Please contact me to apply for this exciting Business Development Manager role.