Business Development Manager
Salary: £35,000-£40,000 per annum (plus commission)
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We have an exciting opportunity for an ambitious and results-driven Business Development Manager to join a growing and successful company based in Ipswich.
Are you a confident sales professional with a proven ability to identify opportunities, build strong client relationships and drive business growth? If so, this could be the perfect opportunity for you.
As Business Development Manager, you will play a key role in developing and delivering effective sales strategies, identifying new business opportunities and expanding the company’s customer base. You will build and maintain strong, long-term relationships with clients, understand their needs and deliver solutions that create real value.
Key responsibilities will include:
• Developing and implementing a business development and sales plan to achieve company objectives.
• Carrying out outbound sales calls and telemarketing activity to generate new opportunities.
• Managing client sales appointments and following up on new business opportunities.
• Visiting clients to understand their requirements and developing tailored solutions and proposals.
• Preparing quotations and proposals and securing new sales orders.
• Supporting customer trials and ensuring opportunities are progressed through to completion.
• Identifying and targeting new markets and potential customers to expand the client base.
• Building and maintaining strong relationships with both existing and prospective clients.
• Preparing and presenting accurate sales reports, forecasts and performance updates to senior management.
Skills & experience:
• Proven experience in business development, sales or a similar commercial role.
• Strong negotiation, presentation and relationship-building skills.
• A highly motivated, proactive and results-focused approach.
• The ability to work independently as well as collaboratively within a sales team.
• Strong understanding of sales performance metrics and the ability to analyse and use data effectively.
• Excellent communication and organisational skills.
• A willingness to learn, develop and take on new challenges.
• The flexibility to travel as required and manage multiple priorities effectively.
What’s on offer?
• Competitive salary, with performance-related bonus opportunities being developed.
• Supportive and collaborative working environment.
• Excellent opportunity to make a real impact within a growing business.
• Opportunity for professional development and progression.
If you are an ambitious sales professional looking for your next challenge and want to play a key role in the growth of an expanding business, we would love to hear from you.
For further details, call Jody on 01376 517079.
Or apply below.