Business Development Manager - Translation & Languages Services

The Language Business Ltd; Newcastle upon Tyne; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

A global translation company is seeking a Business Development Manager to enhance sales across various sectors including law and technology. The role involves sourcing new clients, managing the sales pipeline, and developing long-term client relationships. Ideal candidates will have a university degree, fluency in English, and proven experience in selling translation services. The position offers a competitive salary range of £40,000 - £50,000, with a potential OTE of £80,000 plus benefits.

Qualifications

• Proven experience selling translation, interpreting and localisation services.
• Engaging and consulting with senior level management.
• Effective time management skills and attention to detail.

Responsibilities

• Source and close new clients from all industry sectors.
• Generate, pursue and close translation and interpreting opportunities.
• Develop and manage sales pipeline, revenue forecasting and reporting.
• Create, maintain and leverage client relationships.
• Develop and maintain long term relationships with clients.

Skills

Fluency in English

Negotiation and deal-closing skills

Communication skills

Business analysis, planning and organisational skills

Experience of working to high value sales targets

Commercial awareness and results focus

Experience of using CRM tools

Effective time management skills

Education

University College degree (BA, BS)

Tools

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 near to Newcastle)

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

In order to develop sales of their full translation and language solutions services, they wish to recruit a Business Development Manager. Your role will include the following duties and 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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