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Remote (must live in the East Midlands)
£30,000 - £35,000 Car Allowance, OTE £55,000

Are you looking for a role that can offer you full autonomy? No micromanagement, just the training and equipment you need to be a successful Business Development Manager?
 
My client is a market leader, providing workplace solutions to businesses across the UK. Due to growth, they are now recruiting, previous experience ‘in the field’ is preferred however if you are in a Sales Executive, BDE, or similar role, we would like to hear from you!
 
The role
 
·Identify and pursue new business opportunities across strategic sectors and regions.
·70% cold and 30% warm leads.
·Develop and maintain strong relationships with key stakeholders and decision makers.
·Territory management, attending prebooked appointments but also confidence enough to simply ‘show up’.
·Formulate and execute targeted sales strategies to achieve and surpass revenue goals.
·Conduct detailed market research and competitive analysis to inform business development efforts.
·Collaborate with the marketing team to align sales initiatives with promotional campaigns.
·Represent the organisation at industry events, trade shows, and professional networking functions.
·Prepare and deliver tailored, persuasive presentations to prospective clients.
·Provide regular performance updates, pipeline forecasts, and market insights to senior leadership.
 
The candidate
 
·Demonstrated success in B2B sales.
·A hunter mentality is integral to the success of this role.
·Strong negotiation, networking, and deal-closing abilities, with a proven ability to build lasting client relationships.
·Excellent verbal and written communication skills, with the confidence to engage with decision makers at all levels.
·Highly self-motivated and strategic, with a passion for exceeding performance targets and driving revenue growth.
·Proficient in CRM platforms and utilising these to manage prospects.
·A full UK driving licence and is willing to travel within the region as required.
·Weekly meeting at their HQ in the East Midlands.
 
What they offer:
 
·Salary between £30,000 - £35,000 uncapped commission
·Car allowance
·Opportunities for professional growth and career advancement
·Supportive, innovative, and collaborative work environment
 
Interested? Please click ‘apply’ today

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