Business Development Manager (BDM)

Company background:

Situated in Livingston, Scotland, Prestige Leisure UK has been trading for over 25 years and continues to see significant growth across all areas of the business thanks to our customer-focused outlook. Our people are at the heart of everything we do and that ethos has been the driving force behind our impeccable customer service and industry-leading standards.

Simply put, Prestige Leisure have become a household name in the sourcing and supplying of promotional clothing and serve several corporate and leisurewear markets across the UK. We have always been committed to evolving our processes and technologies but have maintained our belief of offering a service that’s personal and tailored to the individual needs of our customers.

These core values have resulted in our steady growth, and we are looking to expand our team to assist with this. If you are a highly motivated individual with a strong understanding of what it means to be integral to a successful team, then we want to hear from you.

Job brief:

We’re looking for a results-driven Business Development Manager to actively take on and grow an existing territory in Birmingham and the surrounding region. This role requires you to have the discipline to work alone in the field and demonstrate an ability to support existing customers whilst also bringing on new business. You will be required to split your time between working from home and customer facing field sales.

Responsibilities:

• Establish, develop and maintain positive customer relationships, finding a solution to any customer problems and complaints to maximise satisfaction
• Analyse the territory potential, track sales and provide status reports
• Conduct face to face meetings with customers in their premises
• Achieve agreed upon sales targets and outcomes within schedule
• Provide reports on market trends including industry feedback such as competitor activity and potential for new products and services
• Coordinate sales effort with team members and other departments
• Continuously improve through feedback, training and coaching

Requirements:

• Proven work experience as a Sales Representative (minimum 2 years field-based experience)
• Familiarity with CRM practices along with ability to build productive business relationships
• Highly motivated and target driven with a proven track record in sales
• Excellent selling, communication and negotiation skills
• Prioritising, time management and organisational skills

Essential:

• Full UK driving licence

Job Types: Full-time, Permanent

Salary: £30,000.00 per year

Benefits:

• Company car

Schedule:

• Monday to Friday

Supplemental pay types:

• Performance bonus
• Yearly bonus

Experience:

• field sales: 2 years (preferred)

Licence/Certification:

• Driving Licence (required)

Work Location: On the road

Reference ID: BDMBirmApr23