Business Development Manager - North London
Business development manager / BDM / Account Manager / NAM / Key Account Manager
Our client are a market leading brand with ambitious growth plans. As a result of their growth they are now seeking to recruit a Business Development Manager to support the Retail and Call Centre Operations to drive new business and manage key national accounts.
The role will be based in Brentford but some travel to visit clients will be expected.
ESSENTIAL ROLES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
* Identify and manage both the existing sales pipeline and the development of new business opportunities.
* Design and implement new marketing and sales business proposals that create opportunities.
* Identify trends and customer needs and respond effectively to the needs of each customer.
* Work with the stores and call centre to maximise business opportunities from inbound enquires.
* Create and continuously develop a list of potential Regional National Accounts from own market research and available databases.
* Account management of Key national accounts ensuring customer satisfaction through regular engagements on a monthly, quarterly and yearly basis.
* Develop Chamber of Commerce relationships.
* Monitor and evaluate industry trends and customer drivers, and meet regularly with managers and stakeholders to discuss strategy
* Liaison with regional and area managers on any issues and sales opportunities.
To be successful in your application you must:
* Must have B2B and B2C sales and business development experience preferably in a multi-site retail environment.
* Have an excellent flair and experience in new business development and building up, managing and nurturing a solid list of contacts to maximise sales opportunities for the stores.
* Excellent verbal and written communication skills
* Experience in sales techniques.
* Strong level of planning, prioritising and diary management.
* Previous experience of working both autonomously and as part of a wider team.
* Be naturally target driven and always exploring every possible opportunity.
* Identify and leverage trends within different industries.
* Strong critical thinking, analytical skills with a proactive mind-set
* Have a full driving licence and own transport.
Package:
£Very Competitive Basic Salary plus bonus + Strong package
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