Business Development Manager

Brand new opportunity for an experience Business Development Manager to join a thriving business that continues to grow year on year! You will be working as part of a small dedicated sales team providing leads, prospecting for new business and building and maintaining relationships with key accounts. The role is full time and permanent based onsite in Brackley with a salary of up to £42,000 plus bonus.

Key Accountabilities for the Business Development Manager:

• Identify prospective target customers over the phone, email and in person
• Think strategically, setting aims and objectives to develop pipeline
• Research new companies and customers
• Plan and maintain pipeline opportunities
• Produce client contracts
• Manage CRM system ensuring all activity is recorded, updated and maintained
• Create, develop and present propositions, pitches aimed to win new business and maximise opportunities
• Work to KPIs on call rates, conversion rates and account generation
• Run reports on BDM performance monthly
• Attend client meetings face to face or remotely
• Negotiating prices with customers
• Foster and develop accounts
• Initiate and execute marketing campaigns in line with business objectives
• Collaborate with team members on sales initiatives and campaigns
• Attend conferences, seminars and events promoting services and prospecting for new customers

Key Skills Required for Business Development Manager:

• Experience in lead generation, cold calling, prospecting
• Experience in account management, fostering and developing relationships
• Ability to make presentations to key clients
• Strong administration skills and time management
• High levels of customer service
• Experience in analysing accounts, managing projects
• Excellent negotiation and influencing skills
• Confident communicator at all levels
• Ability to establish and nurture client relationships
• High levels of own initiative, energy and drive
• Strong interest in self development

What's in it for you?

• Salary of up to £42,000 plus bonus
• Full time office based
• Mon - Fri 8.30 am to 5.00 pm with 30 min break
• Training , development and progression opportunities
• 23 days hol plus bank hols
• Joining an established and growing brand