Business Development Manager

Facilities Management Intrapreneur Ltd; Leeds; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading facilities management company in Leeds is seeking a Business Development Manager responsible for developing and closing new business opportunities. The ideal candidate will have proven sales experience, excellent communication skills, and the ability to build strong client relationships. This role requires a target-driven approach and the ability to work under pressure. The company offers a dynamic work environment with a focus on quality service delivery.

Qualifications

• Proven sales/business development experience from a relevant background.
• Experience of successfully delivering high level presentations.
• Detail conscious and methodical in approach.

Responsibilities

• Develop and close new business opportunities.
• Negotiate and successfully close sales opportunities.
• Build long-term professional customer relationships.

Skills

Sales negotiation

Customer relationship management

Target-driven

Presentation skills

Communication skills

Education

Higher educational qualifications to HNC/D or degree

Job description

As a Business Development Manager, you will be responsible for developing and closing new business opportunities that are sold at a price to deliver the customers requirements without compromising our quality service within target market sectors. Responsibilities

To negotiate and successfully close sales opportunities to meet and exceed agreed sales targets within the target markets agreed by the Business Development Director and Divisional Managing Director.

To develop and build long-term professional customer relationships with existing, new and potential clients. Maintain excellent relationships and after sales support to build mutual confidence in line with the agreed business strategy.

To identify and build a long term active pipeline, exploring both existing markets and targeting new market opportunities

Use innovative means to develop new sources of profitable business.

Take complete ownership of, develop and deliver exceptional sales and tender documents and presentations, in line with Company standards. Generate tenders and relevant document preparation, using the specialist support functions (procurement, HR, QHS etc) as well as local managers and the Business Development Managers.

Raise the company and business profile by representing company at industry events, high level networking and promoting an image of professionalism at all times.

Keep up-to-date with industry developments, maintaining awareness of competitor activity and market trends.

Ensure that the BU Leader is fully aware of all activities. Liaise regularly with the Sales Director to ensure they are fully updated on all sales activities and potential new business opportunities. Ensure that specialist functions e.g. HR, QHS and Commercial are advised of any new potential business to ensure compliance.

Ensure that appropriate sign-offs are adhered to when considering new business opportunities.

Maintain records and relevant contract documentation in the support of tenders and re-bids for the Business.

Deal Promptly And Professionally With All Pre-qualifications.

Support re-bids and variations for existing clients.

Person Specification Education

[Essential]

Good basic education.

[Desirable]

Higher educational qualifications to HNC/D or degree would be beneficial

Experience [Essential]

Proven sales/business development experience from a relevant background

Experience of putting together exceptional quality sales documents

Experience of successfully delivering high level presentations

Experience of dealing with a range of people including site staff, suppliers and customers.

Aptitudes

Driven by targets and comfortable in a high pressure sales environment.

Excellent verbal and written communication skills. Must be detail conscious and methodical in approach.

Character

Must demonstrate a strong sense of customer focus and promote a sense of team spirit within the office.

Must be able to influence others and engender confidence in senior managers through both face-to-face, telephone and written communication.

Self-motivated. Able to prioritise demands and make decisions under pressure. Able to work as part of a multi-disciplinary team, providing support to other areas of the business on occasions, as required.

Be self-sufficient: able to work on your own as well as in a team.

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