Our global client which consists of a group of companies has a great opportunity to join their team as a Business Development Manager, this role will involve travelling to visit customers and engaging with them about the products and services offered by the company. Offering the customers or prospective customers the best in class customer service whilst developing the account spend. This Business Development manager role will also involve identifying and acquiring new business opportunities, guided by a defined sales target. The role is also taking the lead on trade shows, exhibitions and events, building relationships with current and potential customers whilst demonstrating the marketing leading portfolio of products. This opportunity to join this team and this moment in time is an exciting proposition and the scope of the role and prospects are very enticing.
Job Description for the Business Development Manager role:
Achieving activity and revenue targets as agreed in annual objectives
Developing and maintaining excellent relationships with key customer and prospect accounts across wholesalers/distributors & specialist contractors
Helping to grow the network of distributors for the business
Ensuring all distributors/customers meet their quarterly and annual targets
Ensuring Company displays and stands are all kept to the highest standards
Building and reporting a solid sales pipeline for future achievements of targets and key objectives
Offer design and detailing advice for architects, designers, installers, decorating contractors and end users
Work with the Technical & Product team on expanding and developing the company offering to our distribution network
Maintaining an in-depth knowledge of all markets and business environments within the scope of the role
Building and maintaining a network of relevant contacts across all market sector and segments
Developing account profiles for all key customers and share with sales team and management to support ongoing network growth via company CRM system
Developing and maintaining a comprehensive knowledge of all brand products and services
Developing and maintaining a comprehensive knowledge of all competitive products and services
Providing regional market and opportunity intelligence to strategic marketing or line management as required
Production and delivery of all required reports and forecasts in a timely manner
Providing product, client, and market expertise to support the goals of cross-functional colleagues Candidate Requirements for the Business Development Manager role:
Ideally educated to degree level,
Must possess a minimum of 5 GCSE's at C level or above (or equiv) including Maths & English
Relevant previous experience as a BDM
Proven evidence of achieving targets within your role
Construction sector experience would be an advantage
Strong communication skills
Self starter, motivated individual
Proven experience of driving the sales process from plan to close.
This role is commutable from: Stafford, Stone, Stoke on Trent, Newcastle under Lyme, Keele, Penkridge, Eccleshall and surrounding areas
This role would suit candidates with the following experience: BDM Manager, Account Manager, Sales Manager, Field Sales Executive, Field Sales Manager or Market Development Manager.
Hours: Monday – Friday 35 Hours per week
Salary: £52,000 £58,000 Per Annum
Brampton Recruitment are an independent Commercial and Accounts & Finance recruitment agency working in partnership with employers spanning Stoke on Trent, Staffordshire, Cheshire, and the Greater Manchester region