With 24 million customers in 6 countries, make your mark at Europe's leading media and entertainment brand. We are seeking a highly motivated, self-starter, passionate with a proven flair to establish and drive new business opportunities. In this role, you will be responsible for driving growth and expanding our business opportunities across multiple sectors. The ideal candidate will have a proven track record in building and nurturing client relationships, identifying new business opportunities, and creating strategic partnerships to elevate the company's presence in the market.
As a Senior Business Development Manager, you will play a key role in setting the direction of business growth strategies and collaborate with leadership to shape the future of the organization.
Lead Business Development Efforts: Secure new business opportunities, focusing on strategic growth within key markets and sectors. Proposal & Contract Negotiation: Strategic Partnerships and Networking: Cultivate partnerships with external organizations and industry influencers to enhance business reach, revenue, and market position. Attend industry events, conferences, and networking opportunities to promote the company and build relationships with potential clients and partners.
~ Provide regular updates to the business regarding activities, sales forecasts, and strategic recommendations. Ensure CRM accountability, managing opportunities through the sales cycle, and providing clear weekly updates to key stakeholders.
A track record of delivering new business telecoms sales/deals into midsized to large national businesses.
~ Proven track record to secure national telecommunication accounts to prospect, present and close sales.
~ Experience in a matrix, complex, sales and customer focused organisation - and ideally comfortable exposure in a build and grow business environment.
~ Resilient in the face of obstacles and experienced in working in a young business with rapidly changing capabilities and demands.
~ Relentless focus on achieving sales results even in the face of obstacles and the challenges of a fast-evolving business.
A generous pension package
~ Private healthcare
~ Discounted mobile and broadband
~ We know the world has changed, and we want to offer our employees the chance to collaborate at our unique office spaces, whilst enjoying the convenience of working from home.
We've adopted a hybrid working approach to give more flexibility on where and how we work. Your office base:
This role is a Field based and involve travel around the UK including regular visits to Sky Offices, including our head office in Isleworth
Inclusion:
We also know that everyone has a life outside work, so we're happy to discuss flexible working.
We are a Disability Confident Accredited Employer, and welcome and encourage applications from all candidates. To find out more about working with us, search #LifeAtSky on social media. Just so you know: if your application is successful, we'll ask you to complete a criminal record check.