Business Development Manager, Castle Donington
Location: Castle Donington, United Kingdom
Job Category: Other
EU work permit required: Yes
Job Description:
Our award-winning client, using state-of-the-art technology and a highly skilled workforce, designs, produces, and delivers innovative print products to a loyal customer base. They are seeking a positive, passionate Business Development Manager with a can-do attitude to generate and implement a sales strategy alongside the Head of Sales & Marketing to meet new business sales targets.
Key responsibilities:
* Manage and maintain prospecting and customer CRM activities, ensuring all activity is recorded.
* Cold calling and follow-up on Sales Force leads.
* Research potential customers and develop new sales relationships.
* Implement and execute a sales development plan to meet targets within budget.
* Follow up with prospects and clients through marketing activities and event invitations.
* Develop strategies for increasing sales volume and profitability.
* Provide market analysis to support business development.
* Identify and exploit new business opportunities in relevant sectors.
* Manage onboarding of new customers and ensure smooth handover to account management teams.
* Provide sales forecasts to support planning.
* Assist with marketing PR activities, web marketing, and trade magazine publications.
* Protect margins on existing accounts and develop own sales team for long-term growth.
The ideal candidate is a strong closer, highly target-driven, with excellent negotiation skills to protect margins and identify opportunities for growth. You should be adept at building relationships with decision-makers and capable of growing accounts after initial acquisition. Solution selling skills are essential to fully understand client issues and propose tailored, cost-effective solutions.
Applicants must have experience in new business sales within the print or marketing services industry, with a proven track record of prospecting and generating leads. The successful candidate will be passionate about quality, innovation, and self-development, aiming to excel in their role.
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