Business Development Manager
As a business development manager, you’ll be responsible for generating as well as converting leads. You’ll be helping clients achieve breakthrough results for their brands using Paid Ads, working with a range of clients, from start-ups to national brands. Previous experience in a similar role is essential, preferably within a business development environment. Our client is looking for a driven individual with a creative approach to problem-solving.
What You’ll Be Doing
- Generating your own leads through a variety of mediums, from cold outreach to networking
- Taking both introductory calls, speaking with warm, qualified, inbound leads, as well as demo calls to showcase the service and bringing on new clients
- Responding to new leads via phone, email, and social media
- Building strong relationships with clients, then ensuring a smooth transition process to the Client Delivery Team for onboarding
- Working towards agreed weekly KPI’s and monthly sales targets
- Recognising opportunities, such as cross-selling additional services to existing clients where appropriate
- Providing ongoing feedback in regards to lead quality to the Marketing Team
- Performing miscellaneous tasks relating to client sales, as needed
What We're Looking For
- At least a year's previous experience working in sales or recruitment is a must. Experience in business development would be an advantage, particularly in an agency environment
- An understanding of digital marketing, especially Facebook advertising would be beneficial
- The candidate will need to be driven, pushing to improve themselves, but resilient in terms of setbacks
- Someone with strong interpersonal, verbal, and written communication skills
- An individual with outstanding time management and organisational skills
- A team player, able to collaborate with a small team and ask for help when needed
- A proactive individual with a proven track record
What's on Offer
- A highly competitive salary, with commission opportunities
- The chance for career progression - hard work and commitment will be quickly rewarded
- Access to world-class sales training and education
- Flexible working options
- The opportunity to work for a company with huge ambitions for further business growth
- A fun and friendly work environment, with casual dress and a laid back but professional atmosphere
- 25 holiday days a year, as well as bank holidays