Business Development Manager

Job Title: Business Development Manager - Large Format Printing

Location: Basildon, Essex

This is a rare opportunity for a skilled, experienced and motivated Business Development Manager to join a long-standing Business Development team withing a large format print company based in Basildon, Essex.

Our client is looking for a self-starter, confident in their ability to hit the ground running as they look to continue a successful growth period, entering their landmark 40th birthday year.

This role combines revenue generation with end-to-end project management, supported by a dedicated in-house team.

The ideal person must possess excellent communication and interpersonal skills, strong sales acumen, and methodical project management abilities. You will need to be confident in your ability to build and maintain lasting relationships, both with clients and colleagues.

This unique opportunity offers an exceptional pay package ranging between 50,000 - 65,000, plus commission, for candidates who meet the above criteria.

Key Responsibilities

Sales and Business Development:

• Identify, pursue and acquire new business opportunities through proactive prospecting, lead generation, and networking.
• Develop and implement effective sales strategies to achieve revenue targets.

• Build and nurture strong client relationships, understanding their needs and proposing tailored solutions.
• Prepare and deliver persuasive sales presentations, proposals, and attend client meetings.

Project Management:

• Work with dedicated in-house teams to manage the entire project lifecycle from client engagement, scoping, and planning to completion, including quotations through to invoicing paperwork.
• Develop project plans, allocate resources, and monitor progress to ensure on-time and within-budget delivery, meeting and exceeding client expectations.
• Communicate project progress, risks, and benefits effectively to clients.

Client Relationship Management:

• Cultivate and maintain strong relationships with clients to ensure satisfaction and identify additional business opportunities.
• Address client enquiries, concerns, and feedback promptly and professionally.

Key Requirements

• Must have proven experience in both sales and project management within the Large Format Printing & Graphics industry.
• Passion for sales with demonstrable ability to meet or exceed sales targets.
• Effective project management skills, encompassing a strong understanding of successful methodologies.
• Understanding of quoting processes, with a sound understanding of large-format print materials, processes and practices.
• Capable of managing multiple, complicated projects simultaneously.
• Confident in co-ordinating external teams, including couriers and fitters, ensuring projects meet quality standards, are completed within agreed deadlines, and within budget.