Location: Work from Home (WFH) with travel across South East
Salary: £40-45k per annum
An exciting opportunity has arisen for a proactive and driven Business Development Manager to join an expanding sales team. This role is crucial for driving the growth of product sales within the territory by developing excellent relationships with customers and managing sales activities efficiently. This role is a mixture of both new business development and account management.
Day-to-day duties of the role:
Efficiently manage the growth of sales within the territory.
Maintain sales visits and calls in an efficient and profitable manner.
Service existing and new accounts, expanding the range of products sold within your current customer base.
Generate new accounts by identifying and encouraging future business prospects through regular market research.
Maintain a balanced portfolio of accounts with long-term, medium, and short-term prospects.
Attend exhibitions as required.
Maintain a professional company image and organise territory effectively.
Keep the CRM (Maximiser) database updated with current events for each customer, including producing visit reports and RFQs to keep records current.
Maintain technical competence on products and knowledge of competitors' products.
Optimise the ratio of sales to non-sales activities (back office).
Endeavour to exceed targets set.
Required Skills & Qualifications:
Proven experience as a Business Development Manager or similar role in sales.
Strong ability to develop and maintain excellent customer relationships.
Proficiency in managing a CRM database and maintaining accurate records.
Technical competence on products relevant to the industry.
Excellent organisational skills and ability to manage a territory effectively.
Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
Benefits:
Competitive salary and performance incentives.
Flexible working arrangements with the ability to work from home.
Opportunities for professional growth and development.