Sales and Business manager

Our client is a fast-growing, forward-thinking specialist stakeholder communications agency. If you're looking for a new challenge – to make a real impact within a dynamic team then our client could provide the perfect opportunity. They are looking to hire a Sales and Business manager.

The Sales and Business manager will play a critical role in supporting our clients’ efforts to develop partnerships and expand their client base. The successful candidate will be working within an experienced team of stakeholder communications directly into the Growth Director.

Main responsibilities

• Identify new business opportunities through market research, networking, and industry events.
• Develop and execute a sales strategy to secure new business and meet or exceed sales targets. Build and maintain relationships with key stakeholders, including potential and existing clients, partners, and industry third parties.
• Manage and populate the new business pipeline
• Collaborate with the marketing team to develop and implement lead generation and sales enablement programs.
• Provide regular reports on sales performance, market trends, and competitor activity.
• Stay abreast of industry trends and developments. Have an understanding of stakeholder communications without being an expert.

Requirements

• has 3+ years of experience in sales, business development, or related field, preferably in the stakeholder communications space, has a proven track record of successfully securing new business and meeting or exceeding sales targets.
• has excellent interpersonal and communication skills, with the ability to build and maintain relationships with key stakeholders.
• has strong business acumen, with the ability to understand the business implications of sales and marketing initiatives.
• is passionate about stakeholder communications, eager to learn more about the most exciting trends in the sector, and keen to work with ambitious clients;
• likes to work in a team and by themselves, and enjoys talking about their work with others;