Business Development Manager,

Business Development Manager, SaaS, Cloud, Software Sales, Managed Services, AI Tools, IT/Telecoms Sales,

As our clients expand globally, they are looking for a strong sales professional to join their fantastic sales team. 

As an experienced and established Business Development Manager, you will be adept at motivating a team to win new business and maintain and grow relationships with new customers across their assigned area of specialisation. 

The Business Development Manager will also carry a sales target and personally generate revenue, setting an example to team members in how to deliver excellent business. 

This role will be ideal for someone with a wealth of industry experience and a book of trusted connections so they can hit the ground running. 

Location.

This role is based at our clients head office in  Berkshire. 

This is an office-based vacancy and as such our clients expect all applicants to be willing to commute to our offices a minimum of 3-4 days per week as per our hybrid working policy. 

Key responsibilities.

Account planning

Achieve revenue & margin targets from new customers on a monthly, quarterly and annual basis.

Create and maintain documented account development plans.

Work with marketing or other internal departments to proactively identify and target customers.

Build sales approaches for specific customer accounts.

Develop and maintain an adequate pipeline of opportunities.

Provide accurate forecasting of opportunities by effectively progressing sales opportunities.

Keep internal systems and contacts up to date with progress.

Maintain a broad understanding of key products and technology relevant to the company’s services and industry developments.

Work with key partners and customers to understand their industry, value drivers and business processes.

Work closely with presales, delivery, support and any bid-related teams to effectively create, sell and deliver new business wins.

Customer relationships & satisfaction

Regularly meet and build effective relationships with existing and potential customers.

Drive the promotion and sale of additional services to or through the customer.

Maintain a detailed knowledge of customer objectives and key personnel.

Set customer expectations during sales, delivery and throughout the contract.

Coordinate internal teams to deliver to customer expectations.

Escalate on behalf of the customer as required.

About you.

Bachelor's degree in a relevant subject.

Substantial experience in developing and maintaining a sales pipeline, specifically within the Saas or CCaaS industry. 

Previous experience working with long - term sales cycles of 6-18 months.

Proven ability to manage and motivate others.

Experience using a CRM or similar tool.

Excellent interpersonal skills, including effective influencing and negotiating.

Excellent communication skills and the proven ability to form strong client relationships. 

About the Company.

Our clients take pride in their core beliefs of teamwork, quality and agility. Time and again, this ethos has been reflected in their high-quality products and their aptitude for providing quick, responsive solutions to their  customers. With a core staff of intelligent and passionate individuals, they are looking for new members to continue upholding their beliefs and to catalyse further successes as they expand on a global scale.