Desk Business Development Manager

Sky Subscriber Services Ltd; Leeds; Hybrid; GBP 35,000 - 55,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Free Sky TV/ NOW package

Pension up to 9%

Private healthcare

Digital GP and dental insurance

Sky product discounts

Sharesave and tech schemes

Sky VIP rewards

Job summary

Sky Subscriber Services Ltd in Leeds is expanding its mid-market business development team to drive telecoms sales and revenue growth. You will identify opportunities, manage multiple deals and forecast accurately, delivering on ambitious targets in a fast-paced environment.

We value independent work, collaboration, and a proactive, results-driven mindset, with extensive CRM and MS Office proficiency. The role supports a hybrid working model with a Leeds-based office presence.

Qualifications

• Proven track record delivering high volume new business telecoms sales into mid-market businesses.
• Extensive experience in B2B telecommunications sales.
• Strong communication, negotiation and presentation skills.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
• Highly motivated with a results-oriented mindset.
• Proficiency with CRM software (Salesforce), Microsoft Office and related tools.

Responsibilities

• Lead generation and prospecting to identify new business opportunities.
• Move quickly, qualify opportunities and close deals.
• Forecasting and delivering on monthly commitments.
• Develop and implement strategies to meet sales targets and drive revenue growth.
• Prepare and present proposals and contracts aligned with client needs.
• Track and report on key BD activities, sales cycle and performance metrics.

Skills

Telecoms sales

Mid-market sales

B2B sales

Negotiation

Presentation skills

CRM Salesforce

Microsoft Office

Job description

Role/Team overview

A fantastic business development opportunity to join our Mid Market organisation within Sky Business. Delivering a range of solutions leveraging our comprehensive UK wide network, we have an extensive range of partners and our parent company Comcast Business to meet our customers needs today and into the future.

What you’ll do

• Lead Generation & Prospecting: Identify and pursue new business opportunities by researching potential clients, industries, and markets.
• Moving at Pace: the ability to multitask at pace, identify quick wins within the prospect base, qualify and close.
• Accountability: forecasting in this role is of vital importance, you will be expected to delivery a commitment and to close multiple deals on a monthly basis.
• Sales & Revenue Growth: Develop and implement strategies to achieve sales targets, close deals, and drive revenue growth.
• Proposal & Contract Negotiation: Prepare and deliver compelling proposals, presentations, and contracts that align with client needs and company goals.
• Reporting: Track and report on key business development activities, prospecting, sales cycle, and performance metrics.

What you’ll bring

Essential criteria

• A track record of delivering high volume new business telecoms sales/deals into mid-market business’s
• Extensive experience in B2B telecommunications sales
• Strong communication, negotiation, and presentation skills.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
• Highly motivated with a results-oriented mindset.
• Proficiency in CRM software (e.g., Salesforce), Microsoft Office Suite, and other business development tools.

Benefits and perks

• Free SkyTVor NOWpackage,including Sky Sports and Sky Cinema
• Pension package with up to 9% employer contribution
• Private healthcare with mental health support
• Aviva Digital GP and dental insurance
• Discounts on Sky products, includingSky Mobile,Sky Broadband, Sky Glass and Sky Protect
• Sharesave and Tech schemes
• A range of Sky VIP rewards and experiences

How you’ll work

We'veadopted a hybrid working approach to give more flexibility on where and how we work. The hybrid working expectations for this role are3daysin the office per week.

Your office base

Leeds

Leeds Whitehall is home to our Digital Tech hub and Contact Centre teams. With vibrant office spaces, chill-out areas, a multi-faith room and restaurant,it’sa great placeto work and connect.We’relocatedjust a 10-minute walk from the train station andthere’sa bus stop directly outside the office.

Who we are

We’reSky, a leading media and entertainment company who connect millions with entertainment, sports, news and arts through innovative products and services. Working with us meansyou’llbe bringing the joy of a better experience to more people, every day. All so we can do better and deliver better for our customers,colleaguesandsociety.

We’rean equal opportunity employer and value diversity at our company.We'rea Disability Confident Accredited Employer, and welcome and encourage applications from all candidates.We will look to ensure a fair and consistent experience for all and will make reasonable adjustments to support you whereappropriate. Please flag any adjustments you need as early as you can.

Just so you know: if your application is successful,we’llask you to complete a criminal record check. And depending on the role you have applied for and the nature of any convictions you may have, we might have to withdraw the offer.