We are looking for an ambitious and dedicated Business Development Manager, with account management experience, to join this well established meat wholesaler and distributor based at their site in Leeds.
As Business Development Manager, the successful candidate will play a key role in expanding the market presence and driving revenue growth through the development of the retail channels. The candidate will be responsible for managing and nurturing existing customer relationships and identifying, and capitalising on, new business prospects. With a focus on consultative selling and strategic account management, the postholder will leverage their industry expertise and sales acumen to achieve and exceed targets.
- Manage a portfolio of existing customer accounts - Acting as the primary interface between the company and relevant customers.
- Make B2B calls targeting potential new customers to familiarise them with the company’s products and services and engage them to become regular customers - Developing new accounts and identifying opportunities for future development.
- Provide first class customer service - Relationship building with key customer personnel, e.g. Business Owners/Managers, Buying / Procurement Teams.
- Keep up to date with all market information both product, consumer and competitor related..
- Represent the business at conferences, trade fairs and networking events.
In return for meeting the above criteria, you will be rewarded with a salary of up to £35k plus bonus.
Other job titles - National Account Manager, Sales Executive, National Account Executive, Telesales.