Business Development Manager

Talent-UK Ltd; North East; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

A reputable recruitment agency in the UK is seeking a Business Development Executive/Manager to generate leads and build relationships with clients. The ideal candidate will have at least 18 months of sales experience, a proactive attitude, and excellent communication skills. The position offers full training, a commission structure, and a supportive work environment.

Benefits

Commission structure

Training and development

Team events

Qualifications

• Minimum of 18 months in a sales or business development role.
• Proven experience in a fast-paced environment.
• Self-motivated and proactive.

Responsibilities

• Generate new business leads through various channels.
• Build long-lasting relationships with customers.
• Update CRM with business development activities.

Skills

Sales experience

Excellent communication skills

Problem-solving abilities

Ability to hit KPIs

Job description

Overview

We are looking for a Business Development Executive/Manager to join our client who have just opened a satellite office in Wallsend. They also have offices in West Yorkshire. They are a well-established business with an excellent reputation and business culture within the managed print and document services industry.

Responsibilities

• Generating new business leads through outbound calling, emails, networking, booking face-to-face meetings and using social media platforms such as LinkedIn.
• Cold calling businesses - you will need a great telephone manner.
• Door drops - engaging with local businesses and canvassing the area to maximise sales.
• Using the CRM to update notes, set reminders and keep track of business development calls and/or meetings.
• Arranging face-to-face meetings with prospect customers.
• Building long-lasting relationships with customers and helping them with their current needs.
• Going above and beyond for customers and providing a 5-star service.
• Consultative approach to sales rather than call centre selling.
• Travelling throughout the North (Yorkshire and Lancaster) to generate new business leads and build your sales pipeline.
• You will need to drive and have your own transport (car allowance does apply).

What we are looking for

• A minimum of 18 months within a sales, business development or lead generating position.
• A can-do attitude, with an excellent work ethic.
• Proven experience in a fast-paced working environment.
• Driven attitude with the ability to hit KPIs and targets.
• Excellent communication skills and the ability to build relationships.
• Great listening skills and the ability to problem solve for the customer.
• Exceptional attention to detail, and the ability to manage multiple priorities effectively.
• Self-motivated, proactive, and adaptable.

Are you?

• Great at building relationships
• Have a proactive approach to sales
• Driven and outgoing
• Resilient attitude
• Able to manage own workload - without micromanagement
• A team player
• Good at problem solving and thinking outside of the box

What the company offers

The company will provide full training and development, coaching and mentoring throughout your career with them. You will have a clear progression path, appraisals and regular meetings to support you as an individual. There is a fantastic commission structure with realistic targets, a great working environment and team events including surprise & delight days.

Do you thrive on hitting targets and winning business? Then this position is for YOU!

If this Business Development Executive role is of interest to you, please click apply.

This vacancy is advertised on behalf of Talent-UK Ltd who are operating as an employment agency/business. We are an equal opportunities employer. Your application will be sent to us for review, at which stage we will be in touch to discuss your details further. We will not submit your CV until you have been briefed on the position, and we have your consent to do so.