Business Development Manager
POSITION DESCRIPTION
Position purpose
The purpose of the Business Development Manager role is to lead and shape a growing, fast paced sales team to ensure that targets are met and by extension, that business goals are also met and revenue is increased. This role will also provide significant forecasting and reporting for senior management in the business.
Main tasks
Core objectives include:
- Identifying new sales leads
- Pitching products and/or services
- Identify, pursue and close new business opportunities
- Maintaining fruitful relationships with existing customers
- Understanding company and products/services and promoting
programs - Coordinating sales efforts with company target and marketing
program - Helping determine pricing schedules for quotes, promotions,
and negotiations. - Meeting or exceeding sales goals.
Day-to-day duties
- Researching organizations and individuals online (especially on social media) to identify new leads and potential new markets
- Researching the needs of other companies and learning who makes decisions about purchasing
- Contacting potential clients via email or phone to establish rapport and set up meetings
- Planning and overseeing new marketing initiatives
- Attending meetings, and industry events
- Visiting jobsites or client’s yard /office to evaluate needs or
promote products and services - Answering client questions about credit terms, products, prices
and availability. - Giving sales presentations to current or prospective clients
- Generating leads.
Main duties
- Contacting clients to inform them about new developments in the company’s products
- Developing quotes and proposals
- Develop new and existing customer relationships by leveraging a consultative sales approach that results in increased sales and customer satisfaction
- Be responsible for sales pipeline, account plan development and budget/goal management
- Negotiating and renegotiating by phone, email, and in person Training personnel and helping team members develop their skills
- Report to management pipeline progress and get pricing approved
Sales
- Negotiating all contracts with prospective clients.
- Preparing and submitting sales contracts for orders
Payment
- Obtaining deposits and balance of payments from clients
Reports
- Weekly and monthly reports about market and following major projects / customers
- Maintaining client records
The above list is not exhaustive and the role may change to meet the overall objectives of the company.
Other Duties
Other duties as required by management and other department personnel as requested/required.
Required qualities
- Professional approach
- Ability to work under pressure
- Organisational and time management skills
- Excellent self-presentation
Desired competencies
- Analytical thinking
- Business awareness
- Strategic thinking
- Positive approach to change
PERSON SPECIFICATION
Qualifications
- Qualifications in sales or personal development is well regarded,
- A degree in business or marketing ideal for this position
Experience
- CRM experience
- Relevant commercial experience leading and managing a fast-
paced team - Construction industry experience,
- Office 365 in Microsoft Word, Excel and PowerPoint
Skills & competencies
- Customer service focused: committed to providing exceptional customer service across all channels – written, phone and face to face
- Communication: the ability to communicate clearly and concisely, varying communication style depending upon the audience
- Attention to detail: excellent attention to detail and written skills when communicating with others, both internally and externally
- Commerciality: ability to apply knowledge in a practical, commercial manner
- Teamwork: willingness to assist and support others as required and get on with team members
- Time management/organisation: accomplish objectives effectively within time frame given and carry out administrative duties within portfolio in an efficient and timely manner
Personal attributes
- Professional approach (essential)
- Confident manner (essential)
- Positive approach to change (essential)