Business Development Manager

Business Development Manager

A fast growing, market leading Data Quality Solutions company based near Chester are currently seeking a Business Development Manager to join their team.

The company provide a range of services to help their clients understand, enhance and maximise the value of their data. To help achieve growth targets they have a new vacancy for a Business Development Manager, which is an exciting opportunity within an established New Business Team.

As Business Development Manager you will exceed sales target through a combination of sales initiatives including generating and qualifying leads, sales prospect calling, sourcing and developing client referrals, and cross selling to existing clients. You will be supported by a range of proactive marketing initiatives that drive a significant number of incoming sales leads to Data8 and an excellent Technical Team who deliver pre and post-sales support as required.

Ideally, the Business Development Manager will have a sales background within a proven track record of hitting target. Experience in the Data Industry is not essential as full training for our range of services will be provided.

Job Responsibilities:

• Meet all agreed financial targets
• Achieve all non-financial metrics that are set, including but not limited to number of outbound calls, client visits, quotes, proposals and self-source leads
• Carry out sales prospect calls to generate new leads
• Self-source appropriate leads to contact through your own research
• Source and develop client referrals
• Schedule sales activity and prepare sales action plans and strategies
• Negotiate with clients to ensure the highest profit margin possible is achieved on each order
• Follow up on all incoming leads in line with the company procedures
• Increase the contact surface within accounts to minimise risk & increase potential spending
• Attend face to face meetings and exhibitions when required
• Provide accurate forecasting to the company when required
• Communicate relevant competitor information which could impact Data8 which is gained from your sales activity
• Advise of potential issues which may impact your personal sales performance

What's on offer

• Convenient location in Ellesmere Port, Chester, Cheshire (Near Cheshire Oaks)
• Hours : Monday-Friday 9:00am - 5:30pm
• Competitive Salary with a realistic OTE of £40k, uncapped commission structure
• Excellent performance based bonus scheme paid quarterly
• Holidays: 23 days per annum plus statutory bank holidays, plus an additional day for each year of service and your birthday provided as an extra days holiday following 1 years continuous employment
• Company Pension Scheme
• Employee benefits include Perkbox Employee Scheme
• Free Parking next to the office
• Relaxed dress code
• Opportunity to join an innovative, growing company with a positive working environment 

About the Company

Data8 offers services including real time data validation, comprehensive data cleansing, B2B and B2C data supply, data management, analytics, and visualisation enabling a Single Customer View.  Data8’s commitment to customer success and product innovation has grown its client base to include both small and large enterprises world-wide. Our services provide accurate data which is easy to use, making us the perfect choice for your data quality needs.

How to Apply

If you are interested in this position and would like to apply, please attach an up to date copy of your CV to the link provided and our client will be in contact.