Business Development Manager

Luton Bennett; Manchester; Remote; GBP 40,000 - 45,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Commission

Car allowance

Life insurance

25 days holiday

Bank holidays

Pension 5%/5%

Cycle to work

Private medical insurance

Personal & Professional development

Job summary

Luton Bennett is seeking a Business Development Manager to cover the North of the UK, working remotely. You will manage a full sales cycle, build relationships with customers, and identify new business opportunities while reporting to the Head of Sales.

You will travel 2-4 days per week with occasional overnight stays, and you will be on a strong commission structure plus a car allowance, salary reviews and other benefits.

Qualifications

• Experience in a similar role and managing a full sales cycle.
• Experience in technical/engineering markets is advantageous.

Responsibilities

• Build, develop and maintain strong relationships with existing customers within the North of the UK.
• Identify, research and develop new business opportunities.
• Take full ownership of the regional sales budget and perform account management duties.
• Collaborate with internal teams to support customers.

Skills

Account management

Sales cycle

Travel

Communication skills

Relationship building

Job description

Business Development Manager (Area Sales/Account Manager)

Remote, Covering North of the UK

£40,000 - £45,000 + Commission + £5,000 Car Allowance + Annual Salary Reviews & Life Insurance (4 X base salary) + 25 days Holiday + Bank Holidays + Option to Buy More + Enhanced Parental Leave + 5% Employee/5% Employer Pension + Cycle to Work + Private Medical Insurance + Personal & Professional Development Opportunities

Business Development Manager required for a world leading manufacturer with a strong global presence in fuel storage solutions. This is an employee focussed business and you will play a key role in the sales team.

To apply for the position you need experience in a similar role and managing a full sales cycle. Those working in a technical/engineering market will be particularly suited although all industries will be considered.

Based from home, you will be travelling to customers across the North of the UK, including some occasional travel to Scotland. Reporting to the Head of Sales, you will be travelling to customers building and developing relationships with new, existing and previous customers, the role is heavily account management focussed.

You’ll receive a thorough onboarding process with training on the products, excellent support is in place from other departments including engineering, marketing and sales support.

The Business Development Manager Role in Brief:

• Build, develop and maintain strong relationships with existing portfolio of customers
• Identify, research and develop new business opportunities
• You will be on the road visiting customers 2-4 days per week, working from home on the remaining days
• Periodic/occasional overnight stays required
• Take full ownership and accountability for the regional sales budget
• Collaborate closely with internal teams

The Business Development Manager Required:

• Experience in a similar role
• Happy to travel/stay away when needed
• Strong communication skills
• Highly motivated to hit goals/targets
• Excellent at building relationships