JOB DESCRIPTION
BUSINESS DEVELOPMENT MANAGER
RoleA Business Development Manager needs to be an active listener, have an infectious sales personality and a hunger to generate, chase and close new business from cold calls and inbound warm leads. Your communication skills need to be exceptional, both internally and externally. As a business development manager, you will identify new business opportunities in order to generate revenue, improve profitability and help the business grow.
Responsibilities• Research and identify new business opportunities - including new markets, growth areas, trends, customers, partnerships, products and services - or new ways of reaching existing markets.• Where required take on existing clients and develop both existing and explore new opportunities.• Build and maintain strong, long-lasting client relationships. Increasing the value of current customers while focusing on attracting new ones.• Negotiate contracts and close agreements to maximize profits and opportunities.• Manage the sales order process through Sage and generate new business quotes. • Ensure the timely and successful delivery of our solutions according to customer needs.• You must be open to learning and developing your own skills - online, classroom, theory or through others.• Forecast, track and report on key account metrics (e.g. sales revenues vs forecast) for sales meetings.• Researchin...