Business Development Manager

Workshop Recruitment; England; On-site; GBP 28,000 - 32,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a dynamic Business Development Manager to drive new business and manage existing accounts. This role offers the chance to showcase your sales expertise, build strong client relationships, and achieve KPIs in a fast-paced environment. With a competitive salary and uncapped OTE potential, this position is perfect for a motivated individual eager to make an impact in the lighting industry. Enjoy perks like private healthcare, gym membership discounts, and a supportive work environment while you grow your career.

Benefits

Annual pay review

Private Healthcare

Company Pension

24/7 Employee Assistance Programme

Gym Membership Discounts

Free on-site parking

24 days holiday

Qualifications

• Experience in sales account management, preferably in the lighting industry.
• Strong communication and negotiation skills are essential.

Responsibilities

• Manage accounts and proactively seek new business opportunities.
• Build and maintain relationships with clients and ensure customer satisfaction.

Skills

Sales Account Management

Customer Relationship Management

Verbal Communication

Negotiation Skills

Time Management

Job description

As a Business Development Manager, you will support and facilitate the development of new business, manage, maintain, and maximise existing business, and increase brand presence and awareness. The role involves calling customers over the phone and face-to-face meetings when required.

Key Responsibilities:

1. Manage a portfolio of accounts for new and existing customers from sales to delivery.
2. Proactively seek new business opportunities in the market.
3. Identify and understand the needs of the customers.
4. Recommend appropriate products and services.
5. Build and maintain new and existing accounts.
6. Produce quotes and proposals for clients.
7. Work closely with external Key Account Managers.
8. Ensure all daily orders are processed and dispatched.
9. Achieve KPIs focused on call statistics, sales figures, and product lines.
10. Maintain positive relationships with internal and external customers.
11. Confidently communicate with customers, handle incoming calls, and make outgoing calls.

Your Skills and Experience:

1. Previous experience in sales account management, ideally within the lighting industry.
2. Ability to establish strong relationships with new clients using your initiative.
3. Ability to work to multiple deadlines and timeframes.
4. Experience in sales via telephone.
5. Understanding of customer needs and delivering excellent customer service.
6. Strong verbal and written communication and negotiation skills.
7. Full driving license is essential.

Hours

Monday to Friday, 08:45 am - 05:30 pm

Salary

£28-32K depending on experience, with a realistic first-year OTE of £42K+ (uncapped).

• Annual pay review
• Private Healthcare
• Company Pension
• 24/7 Employee Assistance Programme
• Gym Membership Discounts
• Free on-site parking
• 24 days holiday