Business Development Manager

UBT Pty; Colchester; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A renowned educational supplies company in Colchester is looking for a confident and target-driven Business Development Manager to join their team. You will focus on both account management and new business development, with responsibilities including driving sales growth and managing client relationships. This role offers an attractive salary of up to £40,000 plus a commission plan, alongside opportunities for career progression.

Benefits

Attractive salary

Generous commission plan

Comprehensive Sales Induction Programme

Opportunities for career progression

Ongoing support and coaching

Qualifications

• Experience in business development, sales, or account management.
• Proven track record of exceeding sales targets.
• Full UK Driving License with no more than 6 points.

Responsibilities

• Drive profitable sales growth across multiple product categories.
• Identify and pursue new business opportunities.
• Manage existing accounts to ensure customer satisfaction and growth.
• Develop and execute a business development plan.
• Monitor market trends and competitor activities.

Skills

Business acumen

Sales expertise

Networking skills

Customer relationship management

Job description

Overview

A well-established family-run business is seeking confident and target-driven Business Development Manager to join their Colchester Head Office. With over 50 years in the Educational Supplies industry, they serve more than 2,000 clients across London and the South East. The role combines telephone and field-based sales, blending account management with new business development as part of a pivotal growth phase.

Responsibilities

• Drive profitable sales growth across multiple product categories within your assigned region.
• Identify, qualify, and pursue new business opportunities through research, networking, and client engagement.
• Manage existing accounts to ensure customer satisfaction, retention, and growth.
• Develop and execute a business development plan for your region in alignment with company goals.
• Monitor market trends, competitor activities, and industry developments to identify opportunities.
• Provide insights on market conditions, customer feedback, and product demand to shape sales strategies.
• Track and report on key sales metrics, including revenue growth and market share expansion.

Qualifications

• Experience in business development, sales, or account management, preferably across multiple product categories.
• Proven track record of exceeding sales targets.
• Be highly motivated and target-driven, with strong business acumen.
• Ability to self-generate new business from cold prospects while maintaining excellent customer relationships.
• Comfortable taking ownership of their sales territory's success.
• Excel in engaging with clients over the phone and face-to-face.
• Hold a full UK Driving Licence with no more than 6 points.

Benefits

• Attractive salary of up to £40,000, plus a commission plan of up to £20,000.
• Your own dedicated sales territory with a mix of prospects and existing customers.
• Comprehensive Sales Induction Programme.
• Opportunities for career progression into roles like Key Account Manager or Team Leader.
• Ongoing support, coaching, and access to LinkedIn Learning.