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Software Business Development Manager

The Portfolio Group
Posted 11 days ago, valid for 6 days
Location

Manchester, Greater Manchester M17 1DJ, England

Salary

£48,000 - £57,600 per annum

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Contract type

Full Time

Retirement Plan
Life Insurance
Employee Assistance

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  • The position is for a Business Development Manager in Manchester City Centre, focusing on driving growth in HR and Health and Safety services for SMEs.
  • Candidates should have proven experience in business development, particularly in selling to SMEs, and possess excellent communication and negotiation skills.
  • The base salary ranges from £30,000 to £35,000, with a realistic on-target earnings (OTE) of £60,000 to £90,000+ in the first year.
  • The role involves identifying potential clients, conducting needs assessments, and building long-term relationships with key stakeholders.
  • Ideal candidates should be self-motivated, results-oriented, and have a strong understanding of the challenges within the SME market.

Business Development Manager - Software

Office based Role in Manchester City Centre.Realistic OTE end of year one of £60K - £90K+

Working for an award-winning global organisation and leading provider of comprehensive HR & payroll solutions, dedicated to helping small and medium-sized businesses (SMEs) streamline their HR & payroll processes, ensure compliance, and save time. This innovative business have designed a systems to meet the unique needs of growing businesses, offering a seamless, reliable, and cost-effective solution.

Role Overview

We are seeking a dynamic and results-driven Business Development Manager to join our expanding team. In this role, you will be responsible for driving the growth of our HR and Health and Safety division by acquiring new clients, nurturing relationships, and delivering tailored solutions that meet the specific needs of each business.

Key Responsibilities:

  • Identify, target, and engage potential SME clients to promote our services.
  • Deliver of strong inbound office leads for the sale of services and software
  • Conduct in-depth needs assessments to understand the unique challenges of each client, and present customised solutions.
  • Build and maintain strong, long-term relationships with key decision-makers and stakeholders in the SME sector.
  • Provide customer demonstrations on the software and ease of use with clients.
  • Attend Face to Face and onlin meetings to build and nurture relationships with the customers
  • Collaborate with the marketing team to develop effective sales materials, presentations, and campaigns.
  • Stay informed of industry trends, market conditions, and competitors to provide insights and recommend strategies.
  • Regularly report on sales activity, pipeline status, and revenue projections to senior management.

Key Qualifications:

  • Proven experience in business development.
  • Demonstrated success in selling to SMEs, with a strong understanding of the challenges and opportunities within this market.
  • Excellent communication, negotiation, and presentation skills.
  • Ability to build rapport quickly and establish trust with clients.
  • Strong organisational and time management skills, with the ability to manage multiple opportunities simultaneously.
  • Self-motivated, proactive, and results-oriented with a passion for helping businesses succeed.
  • Proficiency in CRM software and other sales tools.

How you'll benefit:

  • Base salary of £30-35K with a realistic OTE for year one of £80K+
  • Uncapped monthly commission.
  • Daily, weekly and monthly incentives.
  • Profit Share Scheme.
  • 25 days' holiday plus bank holidays
  • Day off on your birthday
  • Pension Plan and Life insurance
  • Access to Employee assistance programme

Are you the right candidate for the job?

This business has a clear identity as to who their people are and their traits, attributes and behaviours that make up a great culture. The ideal candidate will a have a "can-do" attitude. Be driven to achieve their goals and targets provided, be accountable for their remit and willing to help others achieve their goals.

You're not afraid to take risks or share ideas and innovate. You're focused each day on delivering a best-in-class experience, achieving your targets, and contributing to the businesses' overall growth goals.

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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.