Business Development Manager

Business Development Manager

North West UK – Preston, Manchester, Chester, Liverpool, Kendal, Conwy - Field-based role that will require lots of travel

Basic salary circa 35k dependent on experience plus Commission - Realistic Uncapped OTE of £70k + in first year, growing OTE as you grow the business + Company Car

Immediate start available

Established in 2008, Lakeland Verandahs are an established and growing, market leading installer of quality, recyclable UPVC decking, fencing and balustrades, offering the perfect combination of quality, selection, style and value. With exciting new product launches on the horizon, not only will you be offering UPVC decking, but further outdoor solutions, including pergolas and garden rooms.

We are currently recruiting for a field based Business Development Manager who will visit pre-arranged appointments to survey and measure up the customers garden, recommend a decking solution and close the deal.

What you’ll be doing:

• Develop and implement sales strategies to achieve company targets.
• Visiting pre-arranged appointments at customers houses
• Identify new business opportunities by building and maintaining relationships with customers
• Report on activity and sales performance providing regular updates to senior management.
• Achieve set KPIs
• Conduct surveys in line with tailored customer requirements, paying attention to any obstacles that may need to be considered for a smooth installation.
• Deal with any customer queries
• Follow up leads within 24 hours of being passed
• Discuss payment and finance terms with customers and record correct details for invoicing purposes
• Update customers on installation dates and any delays in this, liaising with the Installation Manager about current schedule and any amendments needed for groundwork or site delays
• Manage your own diary whilst liaising with our appointment making team.
• Keep our CRM up to date and accurate

What you will need:

• At least five years new business sales preferably, but not necessarily, in home/garden improvement
• A proven and stable career history – not looking for job hoppers! 
• Target Driven - essential
• Driven, passionate and motivated sales person, with a proven track record of success and ability to deliver targeted results by closing deals
• Willingness to keep up to date with knowledge regarding trends, product and design features
• To ensure the service offered is second to none
• Excellent communication and rapport-building skills, with the ability to engage with customers in a consultative way
• Numeric and be able to measure up jobs  
• Ability to manage customer expectations and maintain the highest levels of customer service
• Willingness to develop yourself and learn new sales techniques

NO AGENCIES PLEASE

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