Business Development Manager

Cloud 9 are working with a well-established, award-winning packaging solutions company who are looking to recruit a home-based Business Development Manager in the South East to source, generate and build new business relationships nationwide. If you have at least 2 years successful new business development experience, are customer-focused and target driven we want to hear from you.  Read more below:

Key Responsibilities

Identify, source and secure new business.

Create, plan and implement business plans for new customers.

Build, manage and maintain own pipeline of target customers, building strong relationships at all levels to ensure repeat business.

Support new business sales strategy development and implementation.

Be proactive in implementing marketing campaigns.

Create new business proposals and supporting tenders.

Negotiate new long term agreements.

Be proactive in business projects when requested.

Provide regular new business sales activity and wins reports, and other reports as requested by management.

Keep appraised of competitors and trends.

Work closely with finance to implement a working cost to serve model.

Comply with and promote company values.

Provide first class customer service at all times.

Develop a strong understanding of different markets by attending exhibitions, conferences and seminars.

Attend training courses where necessary.

Comply with all company health and safety policies, regulations and procedures; complete online training, report any hazards.

Skills, Experience and Qualities

Experience working within the packaging industry.

At least 2 years proven New Business Development success record.

Enthusiastic, confident and driven in securing new business.

Knowledge of standard and bespoke stock lines.

Excellent interpersonal/communication skills on all levels externally and internally.

Excellent at building positive and trusted relationships.

Excellent presentation, selling and negotiation skills.

Customer-focused.

Strategic thinker and planner.

Good time management skills.

Good judgement and decision-making skills.

Excellent team player/leader.

Computer literate.

Full UK Driving Licence.

Remuneration

Salary up to £50k basic DOE – apply within for further details!

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