Business Development Manager

FPSG; Remote; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading training solutions provider in the UK is seeking a Business Development Manager who can excel in new business prospecting and owning the sales cycle. The ideal candidate will have extensive experience in selling educational software and solutions while effectively networking at the executive level. Strong communication skills and the ability to work independently are crucial for success. The role offers competitive compensation plus guaranteed bonus for the first three months.

Qualifications

• Extensive experience in selling training solutions, eLearning or education software.
• Ability to lead and close complex sales processes using value selling propositions.
• Demonstrated success in sales and negotiation skills.

Responsibilities

• Own the full sales cycle from sourcing a client through to close.
• Champion the process while working independently and leading teams.
• Build relationships with peers and higher management.

Skills

New Business prospecting

Networking at senior level

Full sales cycle management

Understanding the apprenticeship levy scheme

Selling training solutions

Executive presence

Self-motivation

Strong written and oral communication

Building relationships

Job description

To be a successful Business Development Manager for our client you will have the following necessary requirements…

• New Business prospecting
• Experience of networking at a senior level (CFO, CEO, CXO, CPO etc.)
• Owning the full sales cycle from sourcing a client through to close
• In-depth understanding of the apprenticeship levy scheme
• Extensive experience in selling training solutions, eLearning and / or education software
• Have excellent executive presence and the ability to lead and close a complex sales process using value selling propositions.
• Have self-motivation, self-discipline, creativity and a determination to reach goals and objectives with minimal management intervention and control.
• The facility to be home-based
• An ability to work independently but also to lead teams in the completion of important projects and major initiatives.
• Possess strong written, oral, interpersonal communications and presentation skills.
• Ability to build relationships with peers and higher level management.

Additional requirements for the successful Business Development Manager are as follows…

• An independent and thoughtful sales professional with exceedingly developed sales and negotiation skills
• An overachieving sales professional who can confidently articulate and quantify previous successes
• A resolute sales professional who is driven by succeeding in challenging and complex sales opportunities

FPSG's client is offering a competitive package with a salary commensurate of experience plus guaranteed bonus for the first three months whilst you find your feet.

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