Business Development Manager

Location: Outskirts of Chelmsford
Salary: £30,000 - £40,000 DOE + uncapped commission + Car allowance
Job Type: Full-time, Permanent
Working Hours: Monday to Friday, 8:30am to 5:00pm

The Opportunity

Our client is a well-established and growing business seeking a driven and enthusiastic Business Development Manager to join their team.

This is an excellent opportunity for someone who enjoys building relationships, speaking with businesses, and contributing to business growth. The successful candidate will play a key role in generating new opportunities and developing relationships with prospective clients.

Key Responsibilities

• Proactively contacting prospective business customers.
• Identifying and qualifying new business opportunities.
• Building relationships with key decision-makers.
• Arranging appointments and meetings.
• Following up on enquiries and nurturing leads.
• Managing customer information and activity within the CRM system.
• Achieving agreed activity and performance targets.
• Supporting wider business development initiatives.
• Maintaining a professional and consultative approach with potential clients.

About You

The ideal candidate will be confident, ambitious, and motivated to succeed within a sales environment.

Previous experience in telesales, lead generation, appointment setting, account management, or business development would be beneficial, although full training can be provided for the right individual.

The successful candidate will have:

• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Confidence speaking with a wide range of people over the phone.
• A positive and resilient attitude.
• Strong organisational skills and attention to detail.
• The ability to work independently and as part of a team.
• A target-driven and proactive approach.
• Good IT skills and experience using CRM systems would be advantageous.

What's on Offer?

• Uncapped commission structure.
• Ongoing training and professional development.
• Supportive and friendly working environment.
• Long-term career progression opportunities.
• Flexible working arrangements.
• The opportunity to join a growing and ambitious business.

This role would suit a confident and motivated individual looking to develop their career within sales and business development while benefiting from excellent earning potential and future progression opportunities.

** PLEASE NOTE YOU WILL NEED TO HAVE A DRIVING LICENSE FOR THIS ROLE **