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Manucomm Recruitment Ltd
Bristol
Gloucestershire
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Business Development Manager - 23643_223635824
Gloucestershire
Business Development Manager - Food/Drink Manufacturing
Bristol Based Office / Hybrid working (2/3 day split)
£45/50K DOE + Bonus Scheme/car allowance (£6k), mobile phone, laptop
11% pension / 2 x Death in Service
As a Business Development Manager you will have overall responsibility for management of the relationship between my client and its customers - new and existing. You will constantly strive to better understand customer demands and plan how to meet them, generating sales for the company as a result.
The prime objectives of the role are to: - To foster the relationship between the company and the customer as well as handle any projects, accounts or issues that might be relative to that client
To increase company sales and profit margin
To increase the company active customer base
To continually improve customer retention
To meet annual team and individual budget as set by the SMT
UK and International travel will be required
Business Development Manager Responsibilities:
Account management, retention and development of specific portfolio of accounts and markets
Organise and attend commercially focussed meetings with customers and prospects
Follow-up and convert to sale qualified leads through management of sales pipeline
Establish new and maintain existing relationships with buyers and key decision makers
Introduce Technical & R&D/NPD teams to existing and prospect customer base
Develop new relationships with new clients be they direct customers or potential agents and distributors
Contribute to external marketing communications where required
Utilise, review and update the client database
Update CRM system to channel opportunities through sales pipeline process
Network with potential business partners and distributors and present evidence to line manager
Prepare and deliver presentations
Develop a level of technical knowledge appropriate to the role
Co-ordinate and manage the annual sales event calendar
Co-ordinate and chair monthly commercial meeting
Manage and maintain product list in line with company sales orders and business needs (alongside Technical Data Lead)
Business Development Manager Skills / Experience Required:
- 2+ years in Sales / Business Development, ideally in the food industry
- Excellent communication and negotiation skills at all levels
- Strong commercial awareness and analytical skills
- Self-motivation with excellent time management
- Experience of planning and managing field visits
- Proven ability to build and influence relationships.
- A team player with a customer-first attitude
If the role is of interest, then please send your CV today
Key words: Sales Development Manager, Sales Manager, Key Account Manager, National Account Manager, Food Industry Sales, Business Development Manager
Salary: £50,000 to £70,000 Annual + Excellent Benefits
Hours Per Week: Full Time
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