Desk Business Development Manager

Sky; United Kingdom; Hybrid; GBP 35,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a leading media and entertainment company as a Business Development professional. You'll leverage a robust network to drive sales and build relationships with mid-market businesses across the UK. This role offers a hybrid working model and excellent rewards, including private healthcare and a pension package.

Benefits

Sky Q for all your TV needs

Generous pension package

Private healthcare

Discounted mobile and broadband

Exclusive Sky VIP rewards and experiences

Qualifications

• Proven track record in high-volume new business telecoms sales.
• Extensive experience in B2B telecommunications sales.
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively.

Responsibilities

• Identify and pursue new business opportunities.
• Develop and implement strategies to achieve sales targets.
• Prepare and deliver proposals and contracts.

Skills

Communication

Negotiation

Presentation

Sales

Lead Generation

Tools

Salesforce

Microsoft Office Suite

Job description

Want to do the best work of your life? With 24 million customers in 6 countries, make your mark at Europe's leading media and entertainment brand. A workplace where you can proudly be yourself; our people make Sky a truly exciting and inclusive place to work.

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 is vital; you will be expected to deliver on commitments and close multiple deals monthly.
• 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 aligned 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:

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

Sky Business:

Sky Business is the B2B division of Sky, providing entertainment, live sports, news, and communication services across the UK and ROI. Our clients include pubs, hotels, oil rigs, sports stadiums, offices, care homes, and hospitals.

The Rewards:

• Sky Q, for all your TV needs
• A generous pension package
• Private healthcare
• Discounted mobile and broadband
• Exclusive Sky VIP rewards and experiences

How you'll work:

We offer a hybrid working model, combining office collaboration with remote work. The role involves travel around the UK, including visits to Sky offices and our head office in Isleworth.

Inclusion:

We are a Disability Confident Employer, welcoming all applications. We will make reasonable adjustments to support you; please inform your recruiter of any needs.

Why wait?

Apply now to build an exciting career and join a fantastic team. We look forward to hearing from you. For more info, search on social media. This is a job you'll love to talk about.

Note: Successful applicants will undergo a criminal record check. Depending on the role and convictions, we may withdraw the offer if necessary.