Do you have a customer service background, where an element of sales or customer management was involved And would like to progress your career in business development and account management If so, this role maybe for you! - Full training will be given for the successful candidate but you must be driven to develop in sales in the future. As a Business Development Manager, you will support and help facilitate the development of new business, managing, maintaining and maximising existing business and increasing brand presence and awareness. The role will involve calling customers over the phone and sitting face to face meetings when required so excellent communication skills and confidence is a must. Duties Manage a portfolio of accounts for new and existing customers from sales to delivery Proactively seek new business opportunities in the market Identify and understand the needs of the customers Recommend appropriate products and services Build and maintain new and existing accounts Produce quotes and proposals for clients Work closely with external Key Account Managers Ensure all daily orders are processed and dispatched Achieve KPI's focussed on call statistics, sales figures, and product lines Maintain positive relationships with internal and external customers Full Training Provided with a progression path towards a Business Development Manager Skills and Experience Establish good relationships with new clients by using your own initiative Ability to work to multiple deadlines / timeframes Good telephone manner Understand the customer's needs and deliver an excellent customer experience A good verbal and written communication and negotiation skills Strong Knowledge in Word, Excel, and office 365 Salary £21,000 - £25,000 Commission structure Working Hours Monday to Friday - 8.45am - 5.30pm Benefits Regular competitions, prizes include experience days, get away weekends, vouchers, Company events and functions and much more. Birthday voucher Free onsite parking Company Pension scheme Cycle to work scheme 24 days annual leave, plus Bank Holidays