Average Development Manager salary in South East London

Business Development Manager - Funds My client is one of the most well-known responsible and sustainable investment providers in the UK, and they are looking for a Funds Senior Business Development Manager (national role) to join their existing team which will report directly to the Head of Sales & Marketing. My client is looking for an individual with specialist expertise to work alongside the Sales, Marketing and Strategic Partnerships Teams to help drive growth. The role requires an experienced and highly knowledgeable Business Development professional who is self-motivated, articulate and enjoys developing strong working relationships with advisers, wealth managers and colleagues. The ultimate objective of the role is to increase business levels across Real Estate & Infrastructure open-ended funds. The role will work in collaboration with nationwide regional business development teams and will be responsible for driving growth in funds through existing and new relationships with intermediaries. Main Responsibilities Developing relationships with intermediaries on a national basis where a fund opportunity has been identifiedDriving own activity through phone calls, emails, LinkedIn, meetings and eventsHosting meetings and presenting content (both virtual and face-to-face), which is both educational and OEIC fund specific to Financial Advisers & Investment ManagersWork collaboratively and proactively with the wider sales team to identify and develop fund opportunitiesWorking closely and in conjunction with the Regional BDM teams to identify and drive new and cross-selling opportunitiesProactive use of third party tools and resources such as Finscape & AssetQ to create and prioritise target listsBuild and maintain strong engagement with the broader funds’ teams including strategic partnerships, marketing and investmentProviding support to Marketing to further enhance our collateral and develop new initiatives and campaigns including new content for presentations, videos and sales aids Preferred skills/knowledge Qualified to Level 6 Advanced Diploma and/or CFA UK Level 4 Investment Management Certificate (IMC)Knowledge and/or experience of Discretionary Fund Management, asset allocation strategies and model portfoliosMust have experience working within the intermediated investment marketplaceRequires a level of macro-economic and wider markets knowledge and interestBroad understanding of tax structures used by Financial Advisers - Offshore Bonds, SIPPs, ISAs, and Trusts In return you will be offered a salary of £80,000 to £150,000, plus a generous benefits package and bonus structure. Please note that our client is an equal opportunities Employer and adheres to all relevant legislation and offer services regardless of age, race, sex, disability or religious belief.

Our client, a growing family business that delivers to the commercial world, is looking for a Business Development Manager to join their team. The Business Development Manager will primarily support and drive growth initiatives. The responsibilities of the Business Development Manager include but are not limited to the following: Identify new business opportunities.Developing and maintaining strong relationships with existing clients while also cultivating relationships with potential clients.Preparing for and delivering compelling presentations to potential clients.Contributing to the creation and implementation of BD strategies and tactics to achieve business growth objectives.Monitoring and analysing market trends, and customer feedback to make data-driven decisions and adjustments to sales strategies. Skills, Experience & Key Candidate Attributes: Experienced Business Development Manager.Excellent communication skills, confident and consultative when speaking to prospects and customers.High standards of service, attention to detail and organisation.Ability to approach challenges logically and deliver outcomes.Excellent IT Skills including Microsoft Office and CRM systems. So, if you are an experienced Business Development Manager and you want to make a real difference to a growing company, then apply now.

We are a premium, high-end ergonomic office furniture manufacturer. This position is responsible for identifying, pursuing, and winning new business to drive sales growth in your territory. The BDM will seek out new relationships primarily focusing on End Users. Other engagements with key stakeholders and decision makers will be necessary on a strategic basis, such as Architects and Designers, Dealers, QS, Project Managers, Ergonomists, Real Estate Agents etc. You will already have a strong network and possess a fine-tuned ability to seek out and forge strong client relationships to ensure our inclusion in projects and a successful outcome. Creating long term value add to your targeted end-user accounts is paramount, so too is your ability to seek out new projects and manage them from identification through to practical completion. Working with your commercial colleagues and your line manager to ensure that every aspect of the project follows methodical process to increase our chances of success. This role is ultimately responsible for onboarding new customers. Finding and developing sales through companies where we have little or no previous selling history, including but not limited to targeting competitively held end-user accounts in your sales territory. ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS: Actively promoting the value of ergonomic workplace solutions to End-Users, Dealers, Architects and Designers (D&B)Maintain appropriate sales activity levels at all times; minimum 10 sales appointments per weekAchieve and exceed revenue, profitability and product mix sales goalsDevelop business plan with management for weekly, monthly and quarterly strategic sales objectivesSet up product tests or demos for end-users as necessaryFacilitate presentations for prospective clientsCompleting sales activity & opportunity reports, sales order paperwork, installation assistance, and sales training as well as maintaining customer contact databaseServes as a liaison between customer service and the customer on shipment and quality mattersLead strategic business forecasting discussions with dealer principles to meet dealer sales goals, establish new accounts and grow existing customer salesAn in-depth understanding of product portfolio, including task seating, keyboard supports, flat panel monitor arms, task lighting, CPU holders and other ergonomic work tools and our consulting services Identify and pursue 'New Business opportunities’ - Through utilization of personal network, team networking, lead sharing and information gathering tools and relationships: identify new business opportunities and focus on converting these from opportunities to product/consultancy sales.End Users presentations - schedule meetings and presentations to necessitate initial introductory meetings and subsequent meetings in working towards the promotion + marketing of our company, its ethos, product sets, consultancy services - ultimately working to convert these opportunities to revenue with particular emphasis on product mix.Managing information flow on projects from BDM team via following mediums: Co Star, Lead Meetings, Prospecting - Quantify Information, Qualify/Select Major projects, apportion other projects to BDM Managers/back to sales funnel.Managing Major projects List - Managing a selected list of Major Projects which you have personally identified under the direction of your line manager. Ensure that we are strategically placed for success. This includes working directly with the End User, Project Managers and Cost Consultants for each project whilst strategizing on price and product proposals and communicating this with the wider company team to ensure a consistent approach where strategy/pricing is managed effectively, communicated and actioned with the shortlisted third parties in each project opportunity.Project focus and Awareness - Ensure your pipeline and leads list is shared, qualified and processed with your line manager along with up-to-date information on timeline, status, and further accompanying information. Ensure to keep your pipeline updated regularly on CRM.Expand trusted partners and resources - End User, Real Estate, Project Management and Dealer where appropriate - Continue to build close relationships with key individuals in the above fields through the following methods: real estate networking events.Education - educating, marketing, and selling the value of ergonomic workplace solutions to New Business Accounts Candidate profile: A proven and extensive senior business development sales track recordIdeally educated to bachelor’s degree levelWorking knowledge of MS OFFICE and associated applications are requiredAbility for overnight travel regionally 50%Knowledge and/or experience in the office furniture sector is essentialExcellent written and verbal communication skillsSkillful negotiation and presentation abilitiesStrong, confident follow-up and closing skills This role comes with a basic salary up to £65k, uncapped commission (OTE £25K) a £5k car allowance, expense account and contributary pension, mobile phone and lap top.