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Business Development Manager

Workshop Recruitment
Posted 21 hours ago, valid for 20 days
Location

Havant, Hampshire PO9 1DR

Contract type

Full Time

In order to submit this application, a Reed account will be created for you. As such, in addition to applying for this job, you will be signed up to all Reed’s services as part of the process. By submitting this application, you agree to Reed’s Terms and Conditions and acknowledge that your personal data will be transferred to Reed and processed by them in accordance with their Privacy Policy.

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  • The Business Development Manager role focuses on developing new business while managing and maximizing existing accounts to enhance brand presence.
  • Candidates should have previous experience in sales account management, ideally within the lighting industry, and be comfortable with both phone and face-to-face customer interactions.
  • The position offers a salary range of £27,000 to £33,000, with the potential to earn over £40,000 in the first year through uncapped OTE.
  • Successful applicants will need to demonstrate strong communication and negotiation skills, as well as the ability to meet multiple deadlines.
  • Additional benefits include private healthcare, a company pension, gym membership discounts, and 24 days of holiday.

As a Business Development Manager, you will support and facilitate the development of new business, managing, maintaining, and maximising existing business and increasing brand presence and awareness. The role will involve calling customers over the phone and face to face meetings when required.

Key Responsibilities:

  • Manage a portfolio of accounts for new and existing customers from sales to delivery
  • Proactively seek new business opportunities in the market
  • Identify and understand the needs of the customers
  • Recommend appropriate products and services
  • Build and maintain new and existing accounts
  • Produce quotes and proposals for clients
  • Work closely with external Key Account Managers
  • Ensure all daily orders are processed and dispatched
  • Achieve KPI’s focussed on call statistics, sales figures, and product lines
  • Maintain positive relationships with internal and external customers
  • Confident in talking to customers, receiving in-coming calls, and making out-going calls

Your Skills and Experience:

  • Previous experience in a sales account management background ideally within lighting industry
  • Establish strong relationships with new clients by using your own initiative
  • Ability to work to multiple deadlines / timeframes
  • Experience of sales by telephone
  • Understand the customer's needs and deliver an excellent customer experience
  • Strong verbal and written communication and negotiation skills
  • Full driving licence essential

Hours

Monday – Friday 0845am-1730pm

Salary

£27-33K depending on experience, £40K+ OTE realistic in first year uncapped)

  • Annul pay review
  • Private Healthcare
  • Company Pension
  • 24/7 Employee Assistance Programme
  • Gym Membership Discounts
  • Free on-site parking
  • 24 days holiday

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In order to submit this application, a Reed account will be created for you. As such, in addition to applying for this job, you will be signed up to all Reed’s services as part of the process. By submitting this application, you agree to Reed’s Terms and Conditions and acknowledge that your personal data will be transferred to Reed and processed by them in accordance with their Privacy Policy.