Business Development Manager

Michael Page; Oxford; On-site; GBP 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A growing IT solutions company in Oxford seeks a Business Development Manager to identify new opportunities and foster client relationships. This role involves a 50/50 split between New Business Acquisition and Account Development. Successful candidates will have proven B2B sales experience in IT, strong negotiation skills, and a results-driven mindset. The position offers a competitive salary, commission structure, and opportunities for professional growth.

Benefits

A competitive salary

Strong commission structure

Full training provided

Opportunities for personal and professional growth

Comprehensive benefits package

Generous annual leave package

Qualifications

• Proven experience in a B2B sales or business development role, ideally within IT/Tech.
• Strong negotiation and communication skills.
• Ability to identify and act on new opportunities effectively.

Responsibilities

• Identify and pursue new business opportunities.
• Build and maintain strong relationships with existing and potential clients.
• Achieve and exceed sales targets and KPIs.

Skills

B2B sales experience

Negotiation skills

Communication skills

Opportunity identification

Client relationship building

Job description

As a Business Development Manager in the IT industry, you will focus on identifying new opportunities and fostering client relationships to drive sales. This role in Wantage requires a strategic thinker with a strong ability to deliver results in a competitive market.

This position is a 50/50 split of both New Business Acquisition and Account Development of existing partners. You will mainly be concentrating on one of their main vendors.

Client Details

My client is an up-scaling organisation within the IT industry. They are dedicated to delivering innovative solutions and maintaining strong relationships with their clients, fostering growth and success in a fast-paced environment.

Description

Key responsibilities of the Business Development Manager include:

• Identify and pursue new business opportunities.
• Build and maintain strong relationships with existing and potential clients.
• Develop and present tailored proposals to meet client needs.
• Collaborate with internal teams to ensure seamless delivery of services.
• Monitor market trends and competitor activities to inform strategy.
• Achieve and exceed sales targets and KPIs.
• Provide regular sales forecasts and updates to management.
• Represent the company at industry events and networking opportunities.

Profile

The successful Business Development Manager will have:

• Proven experience in a B2B sales or business development role, ideally within IT/Tech.
• Strong negotiation and communication skills.
• Ability to identify and act on new opportunities effectively.
• A results-driven mindset with a focus on achieving targets.
• Capability to build and maintain long-term client relationships.

Job Offer

Benefits include:

• A competitive salary
• Strong commission structure
• A supportive work environment with full training provided
• Opportunities for personal and professional growth
• A comprehensive benefits package
• Access to many company perks
• Generous annual leave package