Business Development Manager – £35k – £40k annum with a £70k OTE + Car + Benefits

Recruitment Avenue; Coventry; On-site; GBP 35,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a dynamic Business Development Manager to join their sales team. This role is crucial for driving growth in the commercial van rental sector, focusing on generating new business within the SME market. The ideal candidate will possess excellent sales skills, a strong ability to communicate and negotiate, and a proven track record of meeting targets. You will thrive in a fast-paced environment, working closely with the Van hub and super site network to maximize lead quality and volume. If you're ambitious and ready to seize opportunities, this position offers a fantastic chance to make a significant impact.

Benefits

Company Car

Benefits Package

Qualifications

• Proven track record of achieving sales targets in recent roles.
• Excellent communication skills with the ability to build rapport.

Responsibilities

• Generate new sales within the SME sector and develop long-term relationships.
• Manage accounts effectively to achieve monthly revenue targets.
• Implement a new business sales plan and self-generate leads.

Skills

New Business Sales Skills

Negotiation Skills

B2B Sales Experience

Time Management Skills

Communication Skills

Self-Motivation

Tools

Salesforce

Microsoft Office

Job description

Job Title – Business Development Manager

Department/Sector – Sales

Job Location – Coventry

Salary – £35k – £40k annum with a £70k OTE + Car + Benefits

The Business Development Manager position is an integral part of the sales team driving the growth of the commercial van rental sector.

Our client has developed a range of products suitable for the needs of Small to Medium sized businesses and through your proactive approach you will identify companies with a rental requirement and create interest in the services our client offers.

In the role you will be reporting to the Head of Van Operations, working in a professional fast paced environment.

You will be responsible for generating new sales within the SME sector in their geographical area and evolving them into long term profitable relationships.

This is a vital and demanding role within the business and calls for a high energy, sales orientated and ‘hungry’ individual.

Responsibilities

• Prospecting, signing and managing accounts effectively and profitably to achieve monthly revenue and on-hire targets
• Development and growth of new business
• Work with the Van hub and super site network to increase the quality and volume of leads and identify field based opportunities
• Develop and implement a new business sales plan
• Identify and self-generate new leads and opportunities
• Plan daily activity to ensure focus on sales and KPI targets
• Ensure activity is recorded accurately on all accounts and prospects via Salesforce (CRM)
• Ensure written and verbal customer communication is accurate, professional and timely

Key Skills/Experience Needed:

• Excellent new business sales skills, able to self-generate opportunities
• A strong communicator, able to objection handle, negotiate and close decision makers
• Customer focused with solid experience in B2B sales
• Proven track record of target achievement in recent role
• Works well under pressure. Excellent time management skills
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills with ability to build rapport at all levels
• Working knowledge of Microsoft Office and CRM systems
• Ambitious and target driven
• Positive, energetic, and self-motivated with the drive to seize opportunity