Business Development Manager

As Business Development Manager you will be joining a highly successful global business who are a leader in their market. The role is field based working in the facilities management and hospitality customer sector covering the Northeast territory building the customer base effectively meeting customer needs, developing a strong pipeline. The role is full time and permanent offering a salary of between £32,000 and £35,000 with four days on the road and one day home office, with excellent commission opportunities. Being a territory role ideal location would be within easy reach of the Northeast and Scotland.

Key Accountabilities for the Business Development Manager:

• Identifying opportunities within the sector through research, data and networking
• Managing your own area developing prospects, following up on opportunities
• Promoting products
• Achieving territory sales by cold calling, appointment setting, site surveys and demonstrations
• Grow your own pipeline working to KPIs
• Develop key client relationships and contacts to gain traction
• Participate in in team projects likes new product launches and terms changes
• Develop and maintain strong relationships with all internal teams to optimise efficiencies
• Develop a qualified pipeline
• Work closely with internal teams providing product feedback, market trends and competitor information

Key Skills Required for the Business Development Manager Role:

• Experience in a field sales business development role
• Proven track record in sales
• High levels of customer service
• Ability to organise your own time effectively
• Experience from within facilities management or hospitality sector would be an advantage
• Excellent negotiation and influencing skills
• Confident communication skills
• Ability to establish and nurture client relationships
• High levels of own initiative, energy and drive

What's in it for you?

You will receive a comprehensive induction plan to the company and role with plenty of support. The role has a salary of between £32,000 and £35,000 with excellent commission opportunities, 26 days holidays plus bank holidays, progression opportunities, volunteer days, pension scheme, end of year discretionary bonus, health plan, critical illness cover, sick pay, staff discounts, social events, and more!

This is a great opportunity to join a market leader and very stable company, who offers an amazing culture and progression opportunities.