Business Development Manager

What will you be doing?

• Proactively approaching new clients through various channels, such as cold calling, networking events and online platforms, so develop new business opportunities.
• Cultivating strong and profitable relationships with existing customers, working to understand their needs and upselling additional services.
• Preparing compelling proposals and presentations to clients.
• Leading negotiations with clients to secure contracts.
• Working collaboratively with the marketing team to develop effective marketing strategies.
• Implementing metrics and KPIs to tract the effectiveness of Business Development initiatives.
• Keeping up to date on industry knowledge, emerging technologies and innovations, to remain competitive within the market environment.
• Travelling on company business, i.e. to meet with prospective clients.

Why do you want to talk to us?
Our client works in the design sector and has exciting plans for their future and growth.

What do you need to have?

• Experience in a display and exhibition environment or a related sector.
• You will be a motivated professional with strong commercial awareness.
• You will have excellent communication skills and will be able to work well as part of a team.

Salary:
£25,000 to £30,000 per annum (plus commission).

Hours:
8.30am to 5.00pm, Monday to Thursday.
8.30am to 4.00pm, Friday.

There is also flexibility for hybrid-working, with approx. 2 days in the office per week.

Our brief:
Simple Recruitment are acting as an employment agency on behalf of our client, based in Radstock, who are seeking a Business Development Manager to join their team on a permanent basis.