Business Development Manager - Translation & Languages Services

The Language Business Ltd; England; Hybrid; GBP 40,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

A global translation and language services company is seeking a Business Development Manager to lead client engagement and close sales across various sectors. The ideal candidate will have a university degree and experience in selling language services, with a focus on negotiation and client relationship management. This field-based role offers a competitive salary between £40,000 to £50,000, with an OTE of approximately £80,000 and excellent benefits.

Benefits

Excellent benefits

Qualifications

• Fluency in English is essential.
• Proven experience selling translation, interpreting and localisation services.
• Experience of working to high value sales targets.

Responsibilities

• Source and close new clients from all industry sectors.
• Generate, pursue and close translation and interpreting opportunities.
• Develop and manage sales pipeline and revenue forecasting.
• Create and maintain client relationships.
• Use market knowledge to promote company's offerings.

Skills

Fluency in English

Negotiation and deal-closing skills

Communication skills including delivery of presentations

Business analysis, planning and organisational skills

Commercial awareness and results focus

Effective time management skills

Education

University College degree (BA, BS)

Tools

CRM tools (e.g. Salesforce)

Job description

Business Development Manager - Translation & Languages Services

Business Development Manager - Translation & Languages Services Job Description Business Development Manager - Translation & Languages Services. Our client is a global translation and language services & solutions company, covering most industry sectors and working with many of the world’s leading companies.

LOCATION UK wide field based (based out of company head office in Buckinghamshire)

SALARY & BENEFITS Basic neg (£40,000 - £50,000 + commission (OTE c £80,000+ ) + excellent benefits

COMPANY Our client is a global translation and language services & solutions company, covering most industry sectors and working with many of the world’s leading companies.

JOB RESPONSIBILITIES

• Source and close new clients from all industry sectors (law firms, automotive, financial services, tech and pharmaceutical companies) through referrals, cold calling, networking, and other means (tradeshows etc.)
• Generate, pursue and close translation and interpreting opportunities in our key sectors and with target companies
• Develop and manage sales pipeline, revenue forecasting and reporting
• Manage prospect pipeline and record customer interactions
• Create, maintain and leverage client relationships
• Use knowledge of the market and competitors to identify and develop and promote the company’s unique selling propositions and differentiators
• Develop and maintain long term relationships with clients
• Formulate sales plan to achieve monthly, quarterly, and annual sales targets
• Set and manage client expectations while consulting with each client for best practices

CANDIDATE EXPERIENCE / SKILLS

• Fluency in English is essential
• University College degree (BA, BS)
• Proven experience selling translation, interpreting and localisation services
• Negotiation and deal-closing skills
• Communication skills including delivery of presentations and pitches
• Business analysis, planning and organisational skills
• Experience of working to high value sales targets
• Commercial awareness and results focus
• Engaging and consulting with senior level management
• Experience of using CRM tools (e.g. Salesforce) to track sales activity
• Effective time management skills and attention to detail

Contact: Jonathan Grimes

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