Business Development Manager

Job Purpose

The role of Business Development Manager is really important to us. This role is focused on growing our customer base in the enterprise space inclusive of public sector. You will be responsible for attracting and converting new customers, dealing with incoming referrals, whilst maintaining and cultivating the existing customer base at VUE. You will be instrumental in increasing the sales and profits and responsible for generating your own contribution to the overall sales target. You will research industry trends and use your insight to identify business opportunities in new and existing markets. You will monitor customer feedback closely to ensure the business delivers the best products and services. You will also attend business events to learn more about their industry and network with other professionals and potential clients.

Your responsibilities day to day will be…

• Mapping the relevant industries and inputting to sales strategy
• Directly contacting prospects and customers to create new relationships, deal with incoming referrals and manage existing ones.
• Driving the preparation of sales materials alongside the marketing team.
• Ensuring the pipeline remains healthy and that leads are progressing through the stages.
• Negotiating business terms with new and existing clients to successfully meet sales targets.
• Managing CRM system appropriately.
• Training and mentoring the wider sales team members using your own experience and customers on our products, hardware, and software.
• Attending networking opportunities including conferences, exhibitions, and industry events.

What do we expect of you?

· Excellent customer service

· Detail oriented.

· Excellent communication skills both written and verbal.

· Ability to explain complex systems in a clear and simple language.

· Organisation and prioritisation skills, to follow leads through the sales process.

· Ability to multi-task and cope well in a fast-paced environment.

· Initiative and a positive attitude.

· Team player and ability to build close relationships with other teams.

· Resilience.

What can you expect of us?

· A friendly culture that mirrors our proposition to our customers.

· A fast-growing organisation that defines itself as being agile and innovative

· A drive for continuous improvement, which you will be empowered to get behind from day one.

· A hard working, fun, efficient, respectful, positive, supportive, innovative, and ambitious environment

· A commitment to building an environment that welcomes individuals who embrace progressive values and a 'One Team' ethos.

Salary £40-45,000