Average Business Manager salary in Windsor, Berkshire

Job Title: Business Development ManagerLocation: Slough with some WFHSalary: up to £70,000 per annumContract Type: PermeantWe are seeking a dynamic and commercially minded Business Development Manager to join our growing team. This is a fantastic opportunity for a proactive and strategic individual with a strong track record in sales and client development to make a significant impact in a fast-paced, SME environment.Key ResponsibilitiesGenerate and manage leads through self-sourced enquiries and networks.Lead the full sales bid and proposal process from initial contact to contract close.Build and maintain relationships with end-users, facilities managers, managing agents, and procurement consultants.Develop and execute actionable close-out plans to secure deals.Negotiate contracts at both operational and board levels to maximise profitability.Conduct site surveys and prepare asset schedules for pricing and cost estimation.Maintain accurate records of sales activity and pipeline status using Hubspot (CRM).Provide regular sales reports and forecasts to senior management.Collaborate on bid and tender responses to enhance win rates.Deliver compelling presentations and proposals to prospective clients.Research market trends and competitor activity to identify opportunities and risks.Represent the company at industry events to promote brand visibility.Take ownership of personal sales targets and mentor junior team members.Key AttributesStrategic thinker with tactical execution skills.Commercially astute and able to articulate value propositions effectively.Self-motivated, flexible, and highly proactive.Organised and detail-oriented with strong time management.Collaborative team player with a solutions-oriented mindset.Ethical and trustworthy, embodying the company’s SME culture.Willingness to travel for client meetings and industry events.Skills and CompetenciesStrong commercial acumen and client-focused approach.Excellent communication and presentation skills.Analytical and results-driven.Proficient in CRM systems and business analytics tools.Skilled in MS Excel, Word, Outlook, and PowerPoint.Required Experience3–5+ years of proven success in business development or sales.Demonstrated ability to meet sales targets and drive revenue growth.Experience crafting commercial proposals for varied client bases.Background in the Hard FM sector and M&E

About the role Sytner MINI Slough is currently recruiting for a Business Manager to join their growing team. As a Sytner Business Manager, you will be responsible for helping manage and grow all aspects of the Finance & Insurance department; you will do this by being at the core of all sales enquiries and by developing the sales team. You will ensure that every customer has a clear understanding of obligations that they have entered into, doing so with integrity and above all, treating customers fairly. Sytner Business Managers work a variety of flexible patterns which can typically include weekends to ensure we provide our customers with the highest possible levels of service.  About you If you are high achieving Sales Executive, Sales Controller or Business Manager with sound financial and commercial understanding, we would love to hear from you. Ideally, you will have an outstanding work ethic and be able to lead from the front and inspire your colleagues to 'raise the bar' and exceed their full potential whilst driving the finance and add-on performance forward. Strong organisational, communication and interpersonal skills are essential along with experience of working as part of a team with shared objectives and personal performance goals. Why Sytner? Sytner Group are delighted to provide an industry-leading benefits package. We are passionate about continuous improvement and building an environment where everyone feels valued, appreciated and able to reach their full potential. Enhanced Holiday EntitlementIndustry-leading Maternity, Paternity and Adoption PayCareer DevelopmentRecognition of Long Service every 5 yearsDiscounted Car SchemesHigh Street DiscountsDiscounted Gym membershipsCycle to work schemeOne day a year paid voluntary / community work At Sytner, our values and the way we behave are important to us. We have a working environment where we value and respect every individual's unique contribution, supporting our colleagues to thrive and achieve their full potential. We are committed to creating an equitable environment and welcome applications from individuals, regardless of age, gender, ethnicity, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, socio-economic background, religion and/or belief. As part of our commitment to Diversity and Inclusion, you have the right to ask for changes / adjustments to job interviews and the recruitment process. For more information around reasonable adjustments and the recruitment process please click here. Unsure? Read on… We represent over 23 of the world's most prestige vehicle brands, across our 140 UK dealerships. We pride ourselves on ‘Developing Talent and ‘Building Careers’ and our colleagues recently scored Sytner Group an outstanding 89% on our colleague engagement survey.

An International FMCG business is currently experiencing exponential growth and is looking to expand their Commercial Finance team. My client is currently recruiting for a Commercial Finance Business Partner role reporting into the Head of Commercial Finance. The role and business offers excellent hybrid working options and excellent progression opportunities for the right individual. Responsibilities: Finance Business Partner with the account managers for the major retailersForecasting, understanding financial performance and promotions profitabilityBe responsible for new product sign offs and investment appraisals.Collaborate closely with the Sales team to determine financial models specifically related to cost price negotiationsBrand, product category and product reporting - sales (volume & mix), cost, margin.Analyse and report on brand profitability.Sales reporting and analysis for senior level stakeholders.Analysis of KPI reports including channel, customer, product profitability providing investigation and commentary on variance to plan for a range of senior Directors.Month end commentary and analysis of sales and margin comparisons to budget and prior year, liaison with Commercial team to understand/challenge and draw insight on performance, risks and opportunitiesRobust commercial, trend and business analysis across customer, categories & productsInterpretation of large stack quantitative and qualitative data, provide meaningful insight to drive action in conjunction with the Commercial Director and commercial teamsEnsure complex information and data is turned into clear and digestible informationSupport decision making across the commercial teams with insightful and accurate recommendationsMonitor, analyse and evaluate promotional and marketing spend vs sales growth and net margin across channels and customersResponsible for setting up, maintaining, and auditing contract pricing and bespoke promotions fileResponsible for updating and maintaining customer terms & overriders tracker by accountTaking a lead role in the budgeting and forecasting process working with commercial and finance teamsWork closely with Finance team to ensure accurate allocation of deductions, understanding drivers of distribution,Building partnerships and maintaining strong relationships with all senior managers and their teamSupport the planning and budgeting process around production, distribution, costing and purchasing.Highlight future performance concerns and opportunities and take a lead role in planning commercial activities required to remediate any gaps to target. Requirements: Finance professional with significant post qualified experience; FMCG experience preferredCIMA / ACA/ACCA Qualified preferredStrong verbal and written communication skills to influence at all levels By applying you will be registered as a candidate with Marc Daniels Specialist Recruitment Limited. Our Privacy Policy is available on our website and explains how we will use your personal data.