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Business Development Manager
Salary: 40,000 + uncapped commission OTE 50k
Location: Leeds
Benefits: Hybrid working, 25 days holiday, profit related bonus, pension etc.
Are you a Business Development Manager looking for an opportunity to work internationally in a successful and growing company?
We are partnering with an incredibly successful and fast-growing events and communications agency based in Leeds who are looking to expand their Business Development team. The role will give you exciting opportunities for international travel to build relationships and network with international organisations. This is a consultative sales role and we are looking for someone with previous B2B sales experience in lead generation and research right through to pitching and closing sales.
Your main responsibilities will include:
- Networking at events both in the UK and internationally
- Managing existing clients and proactively looking for new business opportunities
- Researching potential clients and building long lasting relationships
- Develop a business development plan and manage its implementation
- Leading on the development of sales
- Develop successful customer relationships
- Develop an in-depth sector expertise and keep abreast of any market changes
- Attend industry events as required
The successful Business Development Manager will ideally have previous consultative sales experience and be able to manage the whole sales process from researching prospective clients through to closing the sales. You will also have:
- Experience working in a consultative sales role, managing the whole sales process from lead generation to closing the sale.
- Professional approach to work always demonstrating the highest integrity
- Ability to work on your own initiative and prioritise workload
- Experience of implementing business development activities
- Experience of lead generation
- Experience of producing sales proposals
- Proven success in gaining new business
In return, our client offers uncapped commission and fantastic career progression opportunities. If you are interested please get in touch!
Please note, due to the high volume of applications, if you have the skills and experience outlined above, we will be in immediate contact, however we are unable to reply to every individual application.
