Business Development Manager

Business Development Manager
East London
65K per annum + Commission

Our client is seeking an experienced Business Development manager to join their team within the East of England. You will play a crucial role in driving the growth of the company. You will be responsible for identifying new business opportunities, building relationships with clients, and implementing effective sales strategies. You will:

• Identify and develop new business opportunities through networking, cold calling, and lead generation
• Conduct market research to identify potential clients and industry trends
• Build and maintain strong relationships with existing clients to ensure client satisfaction and retention
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to develop and implement effective sales strategies
• Prepare and deliver sales presentations to prospective clients
• Negotiate contracts and pricing agreements with clients
• Track sales performance metrics and provide regular reports to management

The ideal candidate will:

• Be a motivated individual with a passion for sales
• Have a minimum of 5 years experience within a similar role
• Have a strong background in software tools, ideally Salesforce
• Have strong communication and interpersonal skills
• Have a proven track record of achieving sales targets
• Have excellent negotiation and persuasion abilities
• Have the ability to build and maintain relationships with clients
• Be proficient in using software tools for sales management (e.g., Salesforce)
• Have strong analytical skills to identify market trends and opportunities
• Have a full UK Driving licence

Working hours are Monday to Thursday 8am to 5pm & Fridays 8am to 4pm.

Benefits include 23 days holiday + BH, pension, EAP programme, sick pay scheme, private medical insurance, company performance related bonus, free parking, company car, discounted or free food, onsite gym and training and development.