Business Development Manager

?Role: Business Development ManagerSalary: £75k basic, plus company benefits to include uncapped commission (£10k for every million sold), company car, etc.Job Status: Permanent/Full-TimeLocation: Midlands basedVacancy Reference: VR/05188Role Description:Bridge Recruitment have been appointed and are excited to announce our partnership with a leading global provider of integrated facilities and corporate real estate management. Our client is looking to recruit a Business Development Manager to join their Team. As Business Development Manager, you will be responsible for developing and closing new business opportunities, delivering on customer requirements while maintaining a quality service within target market sectors. The ideal Business Development Manager will have proven sales/business development experience within a similar environment and must be able to demonstrate a strong sense of customer focus with excellent communication skills. This is a fantastic opportunity to join a successful global business, enhancing your skills and becoming a part of a Team who is dedicated to providing a first-class service to its customers.Responsibilities:Negotiate and successfully close sales opportunities to meet and exceed agreed sales targets within the target markets agreed by the Business Development Director and Divisional Managing DirectorDevelop and build long-term professional customer relationships with existing, new and potential clients. Maintain excellent relationships and after sales support to build mutual confidence in line with the agreed business strategyIdentify and build a long term active pipeline, exploring both existing markets and targeting new market opportunitiesUse innovative means to develop new sources of profitable businessTake complete ownership of, develop and deliver exceptional sales and tender documents and presentations, in line with Company standards. Generate tenders and relevant document preparation, using the specialist support functions (procurement, HR, QHS etc) as well as local managers and the Business Development ManagersRaise the company and business profile by representing the Company at industry events, high level networking and promoting an image of professionalism at all timesKeep up-to-date with industry developments, maintaining awareness of competitor activity and market trendsEnsure that the BU Leader is fully aware of all activities. Liaise regularly with the Sales Director to ensure they are fully updated on all sales activities and potential new business opportunities. Ensure that specialist functions e.g. HR, QHS and Commercial are advised of any new potential business to ensure complianceEnsure that appropriate sign-offs are adhered to when considering new business opportunitiesMaintain records and relevant contract documentation in the support of tenders and re-bids for the BusinessDeal promptly and professionally with all pre-qualificationsSupport re-bids and variations for existing clientsRequirements:Good basic education - essentialHigher educational qualifications to HNC/D or degree would be beneficial - desirableProven sales/business development experience from a relevant background - essentialExperience of putting together exceptional quality sales documents - essentialExperience of successfully delivering high level presentations - essentialExperience of dealing with a range of people including site staff, suppliers and customers - essentialDriven by targets and comfortable in a high pressure sales environmentExcellent verbal and written communication skillsMust be detail conscious and methodical in approachMust demonstrate a strong sense of customer focus and promote a sense of team spirit within the officeMust be able to influence others and engender confidence in senior managers through both face-to-face, telephone and written communicationSelf-motivated. Able to prioritise demands and make decisions under pressure. Able to work as part of a multi-disciplinary team, providing support to other areas of the business on occasions, as requiredBe self-sufficient: able to work on your own as well as in a teamMust be flexible to work outside core office hours from time to time, and to travel if required