Business Development Manager

Business Development Manager

Full Time

Kingswinford based with extensive national travel

£44,000 per year plus attractive bonus structure

Our client, a well-established company, who are experiencing growth within the UK industry, currently has the need for a Business Development Manager to join them on a permanent basis. The successful Business Development Manager will support and grow the company’s customer base by travelling around the UK and meeting with current and new/potential clients.

What’s on offer?

• Basic Salary of £44,000 plus attractive bonus structure
• Minimum 38 hours per week, Monday to Friday (Hours to suit nature of business)
• Home based with extensive travel to customer sites/exhibitions (nationwide)
• 20 days holidays + Bank Holidays – increases with service
• Company car, laptop and mobile phone provided
• Travel expenses paid
• Sick pay
• Pension scheme

Key Responsibilities:

• Account Management (40%) – Understanding current customers and building relationships
• Business Development (60%) – Research and identify new leads
• Following up leads and booking 4 – 6 client appointments per day via phone and email
• Managing own diary/schedule
• Face-to-face meetings with potential customers
• Understanding the business’s products and services to sell and retain custom
• Provide quotations and negotiate prices
• Liaising with different industries

The Successful Candidate:

• Have a minimum of 2 years previous experience in a sales role
• Able to commit to national travel
• Must hold a Full UK driving licence
• Have an enthusiastic approach to sales and business development
• Be well organised and have great attention to detail
• Good communication skills, face-to-face, verbal and written
• Ability to travel to the office based in Kingswinford, 2/3 times a month
• A background in retail or agriculture would be advantageous