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Business Development Manager

Blue Square
Posted 20 days ago, valid for 7 days
Location

Reading, Berkshire RG30 3HG

Salary

ÂŁ42,000 per annum

Contract type

Full Time

Life Insurance

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  • The Business Development Manager role at Blue Square focuses on managing relationships with HP distribution partners to drive revenue and market expansion.
  • Candidates should have experience in business development or partnership management, with strong communication, negotiation, and analytical skills.
  • The position offers a competitive salary of ÂŁ42,000 per annum along with a 10% performance bonus and additional benefits such as a company car or car allowance.
  • Key responsibilities include partner onboarding, performance tracking, and developing strategic plans to enhance partner performance.
  • The ideal candidate should be proactive, adaptable, and able to build long-lasting relationships, with experience in working with distribution channels being a plus.

ARE YOU THE ONE?

As a Business Development Manager, you will be responsible for managing and growing relationships with key HP distribution partners to drive revenue and market expansion.

This role involves identifying new business opportunities, negotiating contracts, and developing strategic plans to enhance partner performance. The BDM will collaborate closely with cross-functional teams, including sales, marketing, and product management, to ensure alignment with company objectives.

Key responsibilities include partner onboarding, performance tracking, and ensuring that distributors are equipped with the tools and resources needed to achieve success. The ideal candidate will have strong communication, negotiation, and analytical skills.

WHAT YOU’LL BE UP TO

BUSINESS GROWTH

Create and execute strategic plans to drive revenue growth and business development

Secure long-term partnerships that provide mutual benefits

Develop and implement strategies to optimize partner performance

RELATIONSHIP BUILDING

Identify and establish relationships with new distribution partners

Network with potential partners and clients at industry events

Manage relationships with existing clients and ensuring their satisfaction.

COLLABORTION

Collaborating with the team to define business goals and key performance indicators

Conducting regular check-ins with clients to assess satisfaction and identify opportunities

BRAND

REPRESENTATION

Ensure alignment between distribution partners and company goals

All internal and external communications consistently reflect the brand’s tone of voice, values, and promises

PERFORMANCE ANALYSIS

Monitor partner sales performance and provide regular reporting

Monitor performance against sales targets and making adjustments as needed

ARE YOU OUR PERFECT PARTNER?

  • You’re experienced in business development or partnership management
  • You can manage multiple stakeholders and drive results
  • You’re a motivated individual with the desire to make an impact
  • You’re proficient in Microsoft Excel – Pivot Tables, vLookups
  • You’re able to build and maintain long-standing or new relationships
  • You’re a have strong negotiation skills
  • You’re able to provide and receive feedback
  • You’re able to represent HP to a high standard
  • You’re a proactive and adaptable individual with a strong desire to continuously acquire new knowledge and skills
  • You’re a strong team player
  • You have good communication and analytical skills
  • Experience working with distribution channels is a plus

WHAT YOU CAN EXPECT FROM US

  • Competitive Salary: ÂŁ42,000 Per Annum
  • Performance Bonus 10%
  • Company Car or Car Allowance
  • Company Sick Pay
  • HP Discounts
  • Life Assurance: 4 times your annual salary
  • Perkbox (Rewards Portal)
  • ETHIC Values - Employee of the month: a chance to win a ÂŁ500 lifestyle voucher!
  • Development Opportunities– our teams have historically moved into all manner of other jobs!

WHO ARE WE?

We’re Blue Square. An award-winning, retail marketing agency connecting and engaging audiences with some of the world’s most loved brands. We believe in the power of human touch across the buyer to customer journey to grow sales, increase loyalty and build brand love for our clients. People are at the centre of our success. We go above and beyond to support, develop, and nurture our talented employees to driver personal growth and love what they do.

At the heart of our agency are our ETHIC values – and we’re on a mission to work with individuals who share and believe in them.

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