Lancashire B2B Growth & Partnerships Manager

AWD online; Preston; On-site; GBP 34,000 - 40,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Uncapped commission

Private healthcare

Life insurance (2 x salary)

Employer pension contribution

Generous holiday entitlement

Wellbeing initiatives

Ongoing training

Supportive and collaborative working环境

Job summary

AWD online is seeking a commercially astute Business Development Manager to join our Preston-based team. You will drive growth, build strategic partnerships and engage Lancashire's business community with tailored solutions.

In this role you will identify new opportunities, manage the sales process from initial contact to close and report on activity and forecasts. A proactive, relationship-focused approach and strong networking skills are essential.

Qualifications

• Commercially aware with a strong understanding of business challenges and opportunities
• Confident communicator who can build credibility and rapport with business leaders at all levels
• Self-motivated, proactive and driven by achieving tangible results
• Resilient, organised and able to manage multiple opportunities at the same time
• Comfortable making outbound calls and developing new business relationships
• Strong networker who enjoys meeting people and representing an organisation externally
• Able to think strategically while maintaining focus on day-to-day delivery
• Previous B2B sales experience would be advantageous, but is not essential
• Positive attitude and determination to achieve results

Responsibilities

• Develop New Opportunities: Proactively identify and develop new business opportunities across a range of sectors throughout Lancashire
• Build a Strong Pipeline: Generate leads through networking, referrals, strategic prospecting and business engagement activity
• Lead Consultative Conversations: Speak with senior decision-makers to understand business needs and recommend appropriate solutions
• Manage the Sales Process: Oversee the full sales journey from initial contact through to proposal, negotiation and close
• Achieve Growth Targets: Work towards agreed income and membership growth targets
• Represent the Organisation: Attend events, networking activities and business engagements across the region
• Manage Relationships: Develop and maintain strong relationships with members, clients and stakeholders to support retention and engagement
• Identify Client Needs: Understand clients’ objectives, challenges and opportunities to identify additional support requirements
• Collaborate Across Teams: Work with colleagues across marketing, events and business support to maximise opportunities and deliver a strong customer experience
• Maintain Accurate Records: Keep CRM records, sales activity, pipeline performance and customer interactions up to date
• Produce Reports and Forecasts: Prepare regular reports and forecasts to support business planning and growth strategies

Job description

AWD online is seeking a commercially astute Business Development Manager to join our Preston-based team. You will drive growth, build strategic partnerships and engage Lancashire's business community with tailored solutions.

In this role you will identify new opportunities, manage the sales process from initial contact to close and report on activity and forecasts. A proactive, relationship-focused approach and strong networking skills are essential.