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Business Development Manager
Location: Sudbury, Suffolk
Job Type: Full-time, Permanent
Reed in Colchester are delighted to be supporting our client seeking a Business Development Manager on a full time, permanent basis. You will target new business opportunities and manage digital sales strategies to support and supplement the External Sales Team.
This role is ideal for a dynamic professional with a strong background in sales and customer service, capable of driving growth and managing multiple sales channels effectively.
Day-to-day of the role:
- Target new business across all products, supporting the External Sales Team.
- Develop promotional strategies alongside the sales director to create sales opportunities and manage stock levels.
- Manage online pricing, promotions, and sales across various product categories including appliances, and outdoor living products.
- Identify and exploit cross-selling opportunities and open at least 20 new accounts per year.
- Launch new products and drive new business through innovation and digital channels.
- Set up quarterly promotions focusing on volume and high-value deals.
- Convert delegates into buying customers by managing product offers.
- Maintain and update sales records and CRM information accurately.
Required Skills & Qualifications:
- Proven experience in sales and customer service
- Strong understanding of customers and their requirements/issues.
- Ability to quickly grasp and apply technical concepts.
- Strategic thinking and ability to self-analyse, review, and improve performance.
- Excellent presentation skills and competency in Microsoft Word, Excel, and Google Sheets.
- Commercial acumen and good numerical skills.
- Experience in managing a sales process from prospect to confirmation.
- Ability to work collaboratively with internal teams such as customer service, technical support, and marketing.
Benefits:
- Competitive salary and pension scheme.
- Sales incentives.
- Car allowance.
- Opportunities for professional growth and development.
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