Business Development Manager - Home Based - O.T.E £65,000

Location
Leeds, West Yorkshire, England
Salary
£25000 - £65000 per annum
Posted
04 Jan 2017
Closes
01 Feb 2017
Ref
00062891
Contact
Recruitment Genius Ltd
Contract Type
Permanent
Hours
Full Time
One of the fastest growing Energy Suppliers in the UK is looking to recruit a passionate Business Development Manager for their TPI Sales Team.

This company based in Leeds has a vision of becoming the UK's most trusted energy supplier to the commercial market. They are fully focused on business customers and aim to provide first class customer service and the most competitive rates in the industry. Ultimately, they aim to take away the strain of energy bills so customers can concentrate on running their business whilst they take care of everything else.

The TPI Sales Team are responsible for managing and developing new and existing TPI partnerships through effective relationship management and devising long term strategies, that will deliver targeted new business to the company. This individual will be a highly-motivated self-starter able to identify and develop new business relationships. You will spend the majority of your time in face to face meetings, ensuring business is driven and retained in a structured and targeted manner.

Operating within a highly competitive SME sector, devising strategies to address targets with the TPI will be key to the success of the role. Reporting to the Sales Manager with a Head Office based in Leeds. This role will be home based and have national scope but with focus to be agreed. Therefore, the candidate must be willing to travel

Why join this company?

- This company is a fast-growing, innovative Energy Supplier. They have a genuine desire to help businesses save money and provide a first-class customer experience.
- Full Induction and ongoing coaching & training provided
- A great working environment with a real team spirit.
- Fantastic progression opportunities.
- Car allowance
- Excellent Basic
- Fantastic Commission scheme
- Mon to Fri 9 - 5:30 - Although being flexible will be key

Responsibilities to Include

- Develop and manage new and existing TPI partnerships to drive new business.
- Implement retention and acquisition strategies.
- Proactively develop and improve propositions with the TPI,
- Work closely with other areas of the business, dealing with any issues that occur.
- Monitor/Report on competitor/TPI activity.
- Manage sales relationship plans and provide detailed weekly and Monthly MI
- To ensure that all contractual paperwork is completed in a timely manner.

A creative and driven approach to business is required to develop an efficient relationship model that will successfully achieve the financial/site numbers required. You will need to be fast thinking, with a strategic view to identify new opportunities in the current TPI market.

Qualifications / Experience Required:
- A minimum of 2 Years' experience of new business development in a B2B environment
- Excellent Communicator
- Strong planning and organisational skills
- Exceptional sales and negotiation skills and experience
- Proven ability to manage long term relationships
- Experience of working within a TPI framework is desirable but not essential