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Business Development Manager

Workshop Recruitment
Posted 9 days ago, valid for 5 days
Location

Portsmouth, Hampshire PO2 9NF, England

Salary

£28000 - £35000/annum £28-32K - £45K OTE

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Contract type

Full Time

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  • The position of Business Development Manager involves supporting the development of new business while managing existing accounts and increasing brand awareness.
  • Key responsibilities include managing customer accounts, seeking new business opportunities, and producing quotes and proposals for clients.
  • Candidates should have previous experience in sales account management, preferably in the lighting industry, and must possess strong communication and negotiation skills.
  • The role requires a full driving license and offers a salary range of £28-32K, with the potential to earn over £42K in the first year through uncapped OTE.
  • The working hours are Monday to Friday from 8:45 AM to 5:30 PM, and the company provides benefits such as private healthcare, a pension plan, 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 outgoing 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

£28-32K depending on experience, £42K+ 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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