Business Development Manager

Great Opportunity! New Business Development Manager generating new business sales across the South Coast regions for a UK leading Health & Safety Workwear and PPE Supplier.

With your industry knowledge, you will be at the forefront of for the growth strategy, responsible for identifying, pursuing, and capturing new business opportunities. Highly suited to an individual who is sales-driven, hungry for success, and possesses a strategic mindset. Your role will be pivotal in expanding the company’s market presence and extending revenue streams.

Salary: Circa £42k / Plus Bonus / Company Car & Benefits Package

Key Responsibilities:

* Identify and gain a great understanding of new sales prospects across your region

* Utilise your extensive network and market knowledge to identify opportunities

* Generate leads and win new business

* Establish strong and successful long-term business relationships with potential clients

* Assess client needs, advising of products and services in line with their business requirements, and effectively communicate the value which can be added

* Drive the sales process from initial contact to contract negotiation and closure

* Achieve clear, sales targets and have the hunger to achieve and exceed them

* Manage and build a portfolio of customers, providing excellent service throughout

* Constantly seek new opportunities to expand the portfolio and look to regain any lost business and generate additional business from the range extensions and own brand

* Collaborate closely with your manager to define target markets across your region

* Take ownership of entire sales lifecycle, consistently meeting or exceeding revenue targets

* Produce monthly sales and growth reports

* Manage customers expectation on price increases, ensuring business is retained

Candidate Requirements:

* Proven track record of successfully generating new business and achieving sales targets

* Strong negotiation and communication skills

* Be highly self-driven and thrive in a targeted performance culture

* A natural ‘hunter’ in approaching any opportunity

* Experience in the industry sector, with current knowledge of industry market trends

* Ability to work independently and effectively manage supplier partnerships where applicable

* Recognise that customer satisfaction is the key to overall success

* Drive outstanding customer care, anticipating customer’s needs

* Identify opportunities for the organisation to expand or enhance its service

* Established network of industry contacts and potential clients would be advantageous