Business Development Manager

Our client is a recognised and reputable award-winning company based in Poole with hugely successful accounts established over the past four decades.

The have an opportunity for and experienced Business Development Manager to join their busy team.

This is a 360-degree role involving prospecting, conversion, sales, orders, promotions and customer service the main purpose being to manage and grow existing customer relationships whilst identifying and seizing business opportunities.

As a Business Development Manager working externally on a national basis, you will be meeting with prospects either personally or virtually, with one day in the office.

The position will require you to identify business development opportunities that will grow the market share within particular vertical markets whilst providing strategic account management to ensure smooth and profitable operation of their accounts.

Customer satisfaction is of the utmost importance along with the cultivation of strong relationships.

Skills required for the role:
• B2B or B2C Account Management or BDM experience ideally at a high level
• Commercial intelligence with demonstrable P&L understanding
• Able to demonstrate strong new business sales achievement
• Comfortable selling and managing £1m plus customer accounts
• Excellent presentation skills with a good understanding of technology
• Negotiation and persuasion skills to ensure win/win situations are achieved
• Proactive sales experience with evidence of self-generating leads

Salary: Highly competitive with monthly and annual bonuses
Benefits: EAP scheme, growth sharing bonus scheme, company sick pay, free onsite parking, free lunch every Friday.