Business Development Manager

Liquidline; Reading; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 62,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

25 Days Annual Leave + Bank Holidays

Long Service Leave & Buy/Sell Scheme

Company Bonus Scheme

Salary Sacrifice Pension Scheme

Life Assurance & Income Protection

Health Plan

Job summary

Liquidline is seeking a Business Development Manager to drive new business revenues in the Reading region, building strategic alliances and a strong sales pipeline. The role requires proactive lead generation, independence, and a service-driven approach to closing contracts with high value customers.

You will develop and execute a sales plan to meet or exceed goals, with emphasis on growth, profitability and sustained relationships across key accounts within a fast-growing, family-owned company.

Qualifications

• Minimum 3 years experience in a BDM, B2B role, ideally selling products.
• Strong organisational skills with a problem-solving attitude.
• Confident to work independently.
• Ability to improve performance through gathering and analysing information.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Strong team player, demonstrated ability to collaborate cross-functionally and with customers.
• You will source your own leads and use initiative to identify the best people to approach.

Responsibilities

• Proactive development of new business opportunities
• Develop long-term strategic alliances that deliver bottom line profit
• Development, maintenance and growth of a robust sales pipeline
• Effective management of large-scale contract negotiations and closing new business with potential customers
• Develop and execute a sales plan to meet or exceed sales goals

Skills

BDM experience

B2B sales

Lead generation

Negotiation

Analytical

Communication

Independent work

Cross-functional collaboration

Job description

We are looking for a Business Development Manager who is passionate about sales and wants to have a direct impact on the growth of a company that's really going places. This role will support the company in delivering high quality new business revenues at acceptable margins within the allocated region so that they meet and exceed their annual targets. The role requires proactive lead business generation, working effectively to develop long-term strategic alliances, development maintenance and growth of a robust sales pipeline and management of large-scale contract negotiations, closing new business with integrity and a service driven approach.

Business Development Manager

• Proactive development of new business opportunities
• Working effectively to develop long-term strategic alliances that deliver bottom line profit
• Development, maintenance and growth of a robust sales pipeline
• Effective management of large-scale contract negotiations and closing new business with potential customers
• Develop and execute a sales plan to meet or exceed sales goals

What You Will Need in the role of Business Development Manager

• Trained and experienced sales professionals - a minimum of 3 years experience in a BDM, B2B role, ideally selling products
• Strong organisational skills with a problem-solving attitude
• Confident to work independently
• Ability to improve performance through gathering and analysing information
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
• Strong team player, demonstrating ability to collaborate effectively cross-functionally and with customers
• You will be working within the sales team yet responsible for your own results. The role involves approaching businesses that may not have heard about Liquidline yet. As you grow in the role, you will also be expected to source your own leads and use your initiative in identifying the best people to approach

What You Will Learn & What Liquidline Can Offer You

Being a part of Liquidline is more than just a job - it's a chance to grow, develop and thrive! We are deeply invested in the success of our team and our comprehensive benefits package is designed to support, and reward our employees. The package includes, but is not limited too:

• 25 Days Annual Leave + Bank Holidays: Extra time off to rest and recharge.
• Long Service Annual Leave Entitlement & Buy/Sell Scheme: More flexibility for your time off needs.
• Candidate Referral Program: Help grow our team and earn rewards
• Company Bonus Scheme: Celebrate success with us.
• Enhanced Sick Pay: Supporting you when you need it most
• Enhanced Parental Leave: Comprehensive support for your family journey
• Salary Sacrifice Pension Scheme: Save for your future with ease.
• Life Assurance & Income Protection (UK Only): Peace of mind for you.
• HSF Health Plan: Access affordable healthcare.
• YuLife Wellbeing Platform: One stop shop for wellbeing, rewards and support.
• Employee Assistance Programme: Mental health support, virtual GP services and more.
• Menopause Support via Stella App: Tailored support for this stage of life.
• Lunch on Liquidline & Bi-Annual Conferences: Enjoy lunch on Liquidline, and Bi Annual company conferences.

Liquidline is a fast-growing, family owned business that has expanded from 92 to over 300 employees since 2020. With ambitious plans for the next five years, there's never been a better time to join us! Our dynamic and innovative environment offers endless opportunities for personal and professional growth.

We are proud to be an Equal Opportunities Employer, treating everyone with fairness, respect and appreciation. At Liquidline, we embrace diversity and value the unique experiences and perspectives of every individual. Together, we are always Winning Together!