Business Development Manager (South East)
Up to £50,000 Basic DOE
Uncapped Commission ( Extra £15,000 - £20,000 OTE)
Company Car + Fuel Card + Pension + Healthcare Cash Plan

Are you a driven Business Development Manager who thrives on winning new business and building long-term customer relationships?

Due to continued growth, our client is looking to recruit a Business Development Manager to develop and expand their customer base across the South East region. This is a field-based role focused on generating new business opportunities whilst maintaining and developing existing customer relationships within the quarrying, mining, construction and heavy industrial sectors.

This is not a desk-based sales position. We are looking for someone who enjoys being out in front of customers, identifying opportunities, developing strategic relationships and growing market share within an established territory.

Key Responsibilities of a BDM:

• Develop and grow sales throughout the South East region.
• Identify and secure new business opportunities.
• Build and maintain strong relationships with existing customers.
• Develop strategic customer plans and sales forecasts.
• Conduct regular customer visits and site meetings.
• Research market trends, competitor activity and growth opportunities.
• Work closely with internal sales, marketing and customer support teams.
• Establish partnerships with key stakeholders across the industry.
• Support customers with enquiries, quotations and day-to-day account management.
• Maintain CRM records and pipeline management activities.

The Person

• Proven experience in Business Development, Technical Sales or Key Account Management.
• Experience selling into manufacturing, engineering, construction, quarrying, mining, heavy machinery or similar industrial sectors.
• A strong track record of generating new business and achieving sales targets.
• Experience managing customer pipelines and sales forecasting.
• Strong relationship-building and negotiation skills.
• Excellent presentation and communication abilities.
• Good commercial awareness and business acumen.
• Strong organisational skills and the ability to manage your own diary.
• Experience using CRM systems and Microsoft Office.
• A full UK driving licence.

What's in it for you?

• £45,000 - £50,000 basic salary DOE
• Potential flexibility to £55,000 for exceptional candidates
• Uncapped commission structure
• Typical earnings of £15,000 - £20,000+ per annum
• Company VW Passat
• Fuel Card (including personal use)
• 25 Days Holiday + Bank Holidays
• Additional holiday entitlement based on length of service (an extra day for each year, up to 5 extra days)
• Company Pension (3% Employer Contribution)
• Life Assurance
• Healthcare Cash Plan
• Employee Discounts & Benefits Platform
• Full Product Training
• Ongoing Career Development

Candidates should ideally be based within:

• Reading
• Oxford
• Luton
• Cambridge
• North London
• Kent
• Maidstone
• Surrounding South East areas

Interested?
To apply for this Business Development Manager position, here are your two options:

1. "This is the job for me! When can I start?" Call now and let's discuss your experience. Ask for Shanice Vickers on 0116 254 5411 between 8:30am - 5:30pm.
2. "I think I'm right for this position, but I'm not sure I have enough to get an interview"

Click Apply Now and I will review your CV and contact you to discuss the role in more detail.

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