Business Development Manager

Oakley Recruitment is working in partnership with an expanding organisation based in Coleshill. This is an excellent opportunity to join the team as a Business Development Manager on a full-time permanent basis.

Culture and Environment
Our client offers a dynamic and commercially driven environment where innovation, collaboration, and customer relationships are at the heart of the business. Working across a range of highly technical industries, you'll be part of a supportive team focused on growth, continuous improvement, and delivering exceptional solutions to customers worldwide. This is an opportunity to make a genuine impact within a respected and forward-thinking organisation.

Personality
We are looking for a confident, proactive, and relationship-focused individual who enjoys building strong partnerships and uncovering new opportunities. You will be commercially minded, naturally curious, and comfortable communicating with stakeholders at all levels. Competitive and driven, you will be motivated by achieving results and identifying opportunities to drive both new and existing business forward. This role would suit someone who is self-motivated, solutions-driven, and thrives in a fast-paced environment where no two days are the same.

Reward

• 5 - 15K annual bonus
• 25 days annual leave, plus bank holidays
• Performance based bonus
• Birthday off
• Health cash plan
• Employee rewards and discounts
• Wellness programmes

Job Role:

• Managing new and existing business to business clients in a geographical area
• Negotiating new business opportunities
• Developing and nurturing relationships that encourages loyalty and repeat purchases
• Looking for new opportunities within the market
• Qualifying leads and new customers
• Supporting in writing new business proposals
• Extending sales opportunities with existing business
• Maintaining technical knowledge relating to specific industry partners
• Holding client meetings and produce regular reports as required by the customer
• Working with internal sales team to build rapport and ensure customers are supported
• Meeting target metrics and report on personal performance and achievements

Skills and experience:

• Previous experience in a business development / accounts management role
• Strong relationship building and negotiating skills
• CIPS Level 4 qualification preferred not essential
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
• Organisational skills and attention to detail
• Customer service and problem-solving

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