Strategic New Business Growth Manager

Berry Recruitment; Havant; On-site; GBP 17,000 - 22,000; Full time

Job summary

Berry Recruitment is seeking an experienced New Business Development Manager for our client, based in the Southampton area. The role focuses on identifying new opportunities, developing proposals, and driving growth with existing clients.

You will work closely with Commercial and Communal Service Managers to expand client relationships, develop costed proposals, and promote new products and services. Strong sales targets, presentation skills, and market awareness are essential to succeed in this

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 ability to prioritise.

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 products and services.
• Negotiate and re-negotiate contracts and proposals.
• Develop and achieve agreed sales goals and targets.
• Attend networking 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.

Skills

Sales experience

Business development

Communication

Negotiation

Presentation skills

Time management

Organisational skills

IT skills

Networking

Market knowledge

Tools

Microsoft PowerPoint

Microsoft Office

Job description

Berry Recruitment is seeking an experienced New Business Development Manager for our client, based in the Southampton area. The role focuses on identifying new opportunities, developing proposals, and driving growth with existing clients.

You will work closely with Commercial and Communal Service Managers to expand client relationships, develop costed proposals, and promote new products and services. Strong sales targets, presentation skills, and market awareness are essential to succeed in this