Business Development Manager

Back Care Solutions; Preston; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading health services provider in the UK is seeking a Business Development Manager to drive growth by finding new opportunities and converting leads. You will lead and motivate a sales team while building lasting relationships with customers. The ideal candidate will have strong analytical and communication skills, with a track record of achieving targets in a fast-paced environment.

Qualifications

• Strong analytical skills to create effective sales strategies.
• Commercial understanding of product profitability and margins.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Identify and pursue new business opportunities.
• Generate and convert leads through various channels.
• Build relationships with existing and new customers.

Skills

Strong analytical skills

Excellent interpersonal skills

Commercial acumen

Proficiency in CRM systems

Self-motivated

Highly organized

Tools

Xapsys CRM

Job description

Job Summary

As a Business Development Manager, you will be instrumental in driving company growth by identifying new opportunities, generating and converting leads, and nurturing existing relationships to increase overall turnover. You will also lead and motivate the sales team to achieve ambitious targets. This role suits an enthusiastic, results-driven individual with strong communication skills and a proactive approach.

Responsibilities

• Identify and pursue new business opportunities to drive growth.
• Generate and convert leads across various channels.
• Build and maintain strong relationships with new and existing customers.
• Conduct face-to-face and remote meetings to develop customer loyalty.
• Utilise the Xapsys CRM system to track sales activity and manage pipelines.
• Analyse CRM data to inform strategy and measure team performance.
• Lead, develop, and motivate the sales team to achieve targets.
• Conduct cold and warm calling to generate new business.
• Represent the company at exhibitions and industry events.

Qualifications & Desired Skills

• Strong analytical skills with the ability to create effective sales strategies.
• Commercial acumen, with an understanding of margins and product profitability.
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills (verbal and written).
• Ability to influence, support, and collaborate with both customers and colleagues.
• Proficiency in CRM and IT systems, with accurate data recording.
• Self-motivated, with the ability to lead and motivate others.
• Highly organised, with excellent time management skills.
• Thrives in a fast-paced environment and managing multiple priorities.

Work in line with Back Care Solution’s core values

• Comply with Back Care Solution’s Equal Opportunities, Safeguarding, Data Protection, IT and Health and Safety policies
• Undertake any additional learning and development considered relevant to the performance of the duties of this post and in furtherance of the company objectives
• Adopt a coordinated and co-operative approach to working