Business Development Manager
Location
Southampton | United Kingdom
Job description
We have an exciting opportunity for a Business Development Manager to join an ambitious and determined team based in Bournemouth. The team have a proven track record of year-on-year double-digit growth, where innovative thinking is encouraged, and results are generously rewarded. This opportunity will offer the successful candidate extensive sales training and clear career progression.
£31,000pa with an OTE of £53,000 in year one.
This a hybrid role in Bournemouth – 2-3 days in the office per week.
Monday – Friday – Flexible working pattern.
Key Responsibilities
- Exceeding quarterly and annual sales targets – ensuring maximum possible delivery against sales targets through the generation of new business
- Speaking to relevant B2B decision makers to discuss their potential needs and how the companies service would be beneficial to them
- Combining excellent industry and product knowledge, with drive and a flair for strong relationship building on the telephone at all levels
- Preparing, presenting, and negotiating business proposals to clients
- Closing of sales over the phone or by booking further appointments with the decision makers for onsite meetings
- Exceeding sales standards around behaviours and productivity, including call volumes, meetings, quotes, and average order value
What we require from you
- Excellent organisational, written and oral communication skills and the ability and confidence to identify and win new business
- Excellent MS Office skills are essential
- Previous 2-5 years B2B sales experience
- An understanding of Salesforce or a similar CRM system would be beneficial
- Strong negotiation, closing and objection handling skills
Company Benefits
- 25 days of holiday per year – with the option to buy or sell between 1-5 days
- Bonus, Pension, Private Medical and Dental Insurance plans
- Life Assurance; Income Protection and Critical Illness covers
- Volunteering opportunities
- Season ticket loans
In addition, they offer flexible benefit packages that include Childcare Vouchers; Cycle to Work; Retail Vouchers; Gourmet Card; Gym Flex; Gadget Insurance, Health Assessments and Will Writing.
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Salary
£31k per annum
