Business Development Manager

Business Development Manager

York / Field Based

Up to £35,000 - £45,000 + Bonus

Elevation Recruitment Group are delighted to be working with an agricultural services company to recruit them an new Business Development Manager into the team.

As a Business Development Manager, you will be expected to win over new business from large commercial contracts as well as individual farmers. This is predominantly an office-based role, with some UK-wide travel expected for prospecting and client meetings.

Benefits:

• Competitive salary
• Opportunity to learn a new industry
• On-site car parking
• Funded industry qualifications
• Flexible working

Main Responsibilities of a Business Development Manager:

• Identifying new business opportunities, including new markets, new clients, new partnerships, and projects
• Creating strategies to successfully reach new business opportunities
• Building relationships with new clients, gauging their needs and developing proposals to address these needs
• Pitching sales and products to new and existing clients
• Attending conferences, shows and events to build relationships with industry partners
• Creating sales forecasts and actively working towards reaching them
• Possessing a strong understanding of the company’s products
• Maintaining and developing relationships with current clients

Requirements of a Business Development Manager:

• Significant experience in acquiring new clients and securing new contracts
• Valid driver's license and access to a personal vehicle
• Strong interpersonal skills and effective communication abilities
• Highly organised and capable of working independently
• Proficiency in information technology, with expertise in Microsoft 365 applications