New Business Development Manager - Southampton - Temp to Perm

Berry Recruitment; Southampton; On-site; GBP 17,000 - 25,000; Full time

Job summary

Berry Recruitment is recruiting on behalf of our client for an experienced New Business Development Manager to join their growing team in Southampton. You will identify and pursue new business leads, develop proposals and work towards sales targets while building strong client relationships.

This role requires a service-industry background, excellent negotiation and presentation skills, and the ability to forecast costs and plan projects. Local area knowledge is essential.

Qualifications

• Previous sales or business development experience within a service industry.
• Strong understanding of market forces and business systems.
• Proven track record of meeting sales targets.
• Excellent communication, negotiation and networking skills.
• Strong presentation skills, including Microsoft PowerPoint.
• Good knowledge of project planning and management.
• Ability to understand and use financial information for costings and forecasting.
• Excellent research, planning and organisational skills.
• Strong time management and prioritisation.
• Excellent interpersonal and relationship-building skills.
• Good IT skills, including Microsoft Office.
• Local area knowledge is essential.

Responsibilities

• Identify, develop and follow up new business leads and opportunities.
• Develop and maintain strong relationships with new and existing clients.
• Prepare quotes, costed proposals, presentations and sales materials.
• Negotiate and re-negotiate contracts and proposals with clients.
• Work with internal departments to identify opportunities within existing accounts.
• Attend networking and industry events to generate new leads.
• Research market trends to identify opportunities for growth.

Skills

Sales experience

Negotiation

Communication

Networking

Presentation skills

Project planning

Forecasting

Time management

Relationship building

IT skills

Local area knowledge

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

Salary: £15.39

Location: Southampton Department: New Business & Development

Berry Recruitment is recruiting on behalf of our client for an experienced New Business Development Manager to join their growing team.

This is an exciting opportunity for a motivated sales professional with experience within a service-based industry to play a key role in driving business growth, developing new opportunities and strengthening existing customer relationships.

The Role

As New Business Development Manager, you will be responsible for identifying and following up new business leads, developing proposals and working towards agreed sales targets.

You will work closely with Commercial and Communal Service Managers to identify opportunities for new work, expand existing client relationships and support the continued growth of the business.

Key Responsibilities

• Identify, develop and follow up new business leads and opportunities.
• Develop and maintain strong relationships with new and existing clients.
• Prepare quotes, costed proposals, presentations and sales materials.
• Contact clients to promote new company products and services.
• Negotiate and re-negotiate contracts and proposals through phone, email and face-to-face meetings.
• Develop and achieve agreed sales goals and targets.
• Attend networking events and industry events to generate new leads and promote the company.
• Work with internal departments to identify opportunities within existing client accounts.
• Research market trends and identify opportunities for business growth.
• Identify suitable media and publicity channels to support business development.
• Assist with financial forecasting, costings and project planning.

About You

The successful candidate will have:

• Previous sales or business development experience within a service industry.
• A strong understanding of market forces and business systems.
• Proven experience working towards and achieving sales targets.
• Excellent communication, negotiation and networking skills.
• Strong presentation skills, including Microsoft PowerPoint.
• Good knowledge of project planning and management.
• The ability to understand and use financial information for costings and forecasting.
• Excellent research, planning and organisational skills.
• Strong time management and the ability to prioritise effectively.
• Excellent interpersonal and relationship-building skills.
• Good IT skills, including Microsoft Office.
• Knowledge of the local area is essential.

We are committed to fair and inclusive recruitment. All applicants will be considered on the basis of their skills, experience, qualifications and ability to perform the role, and no applicant will be treated less favourably because of a protected characteristic unde