Business Development Manager

Michael Page; Wantage; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A recruitment firm is seeking a Business Development Manager in Wantage to identify new business opportunities and maintain client relationships. The ideal candidate will have proven B2B sales experience, strong negotiation skills, and a results-driven mindset. Benefits include a competitive salary, commission structure, and opportunities for personal growth.

Benefits

Competitive salary

Strong commission structure

Supportive work environment

Personal and professional growth opportunities

Comprehensive benefits package

Access to company perks

Generous annual leave

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.
• Develop and present tailored proposals to meet client needs.

Skills

B2B sales experience

Negotiation skills

Communication skills

Results-driven mindset

Client relationship building

Job description

Overview

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.

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