Business Development Manager

BD Manager, Colnbrook (with national travel), GBP34K + commission and GBP250 car allowance

Job overview

To develop new business in support of the companys business and growth plans.

Drive sales pipeline development and win ratios to secure business

Develop growth in key business segments

Overview of the Main Function of the Post:

Main Duties and Responsibilities:
- Prospect for potential new clients and turn this into increased business. Cold call as appropriate within your market or geographic area to ensure a robust pipeline of opportunities
- Submit weekly progress reports and ensure data is accurate. Ensure that data is accurately entered and managed within the company's CRM or other sales management system. To forecast sales targets and ensure they are met.
- Meet potential clients by growing, maintaining, and leveraging your network. Identify potential clients, and the decision makers within the client organization
- Research and build relationships with new clients
- Plan approaches and pitches
- Work with team to develop proposals that speaks to the clients needs, concerns, and objectives
- Participate in pricing the solution/service
- Use a variety of styles to persuade or negotiate appropriate
- Present new products and services and enhance existing relationships
- Work with technical staff and other internal colleagues to meet customer needs and develop revenue streams.
- Arrange and participate in internal and external client debriefs
- Attend industry functions, such as association events and conferences, and provide feedback and information on market and creative trends
- Present to and consult with mid and senior level management on business trends with a view to developing new services and products
- Identify opportunities for campaigns, services, and distribution channels that will lead to an increase in sales

Key Skills:
- Be a business development professional with a track record of working in multi-faceted courier/logistics organisation
- Knowledge and experience of express environment is essential
- Have a good technical background
- Have excellent interpersonal skills and the ability to build and maintain lasting relationships
- Have strong oral and written communication skills and a track record of winning business Experience of writing successful significant sized bids or tenders is desirable
- Have excellent project planning skills and be competent in financial modeling to support bid activity
- Have the ability to prioritise, multi-task and work to targets and deadlines, both independently and as part of a team
- Be familiar with CRM databases and possess strong IT skills
- Extensive Experience and Proven Track Record in a Similar Field Required

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