Business Development Manager

Symphony Group; Manchester; On-site; GBP 60,000 - GBP 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading furniture manufacturer in the UK is seeking a Business Development Manager to drive growth in the building division. This full-time, permanent role involves identifying new business opportunities in the new build sector, managing a sales pipeline, and developing lasting client relationships. The ideal candidate should have experience in business development within this sector. A competitive salary is offered, and applicants are asked to specify their required salary when applying.

Benefits

Competitive salary

Qualifications

• Experience in business development within the building sector.
• Strong communication skills for presenting to clients.
• Ability to manage a sales pipeline effectively.

Responsibilities

• Identify and secure new business within the new build sector.
• Manage and maintain the sales pipeline for the geographical region.
• Develop prospect accounts into long-term partners.

Skills

Sales management

Market research

Client relationship management

Time management

Job description

A vacancy has arisen within the PD New Business team for a Business Development Manager. This purpose of the role is to ensure growth within building division by identifying and securing new business within the new build sector. The ideal candidate will live between the Manchester and Newcastle area.You will join us on a full-time, permanent basis, and in return, you will receive a competitive salary.

As the UK market leading Kitchen, Bedroom and Bathroom fitted furniture manufacturer, we have had unsuppressed growth over the last 50 years, with an emphasis on providing a high standard of products and service. We are currently seeking the very best people, to further strengthen our position within the industry by appointing dedicated individuals to share in our success.

Key Areas

• Research and identify new customers within the new build sector, these would predominantly be regional house builders.
• Presenting to potential customers on the full Symphony product and service offering ensuring new business is gained.
• Formalising commercially viable proposals, whilst maximising sales contribution.
• Gathering and sharing current market and industry knowledge within the new build sector.

The key responsibilities of our Business Development Manager will include:

• Managing and maintaining the sales pipeline for your set geographical region.
• Identifying and researching prospect accounts, with the view of developing them into long term working partners.
• Identify the decision making process within prospect accounts.
• Control the quoting process ensuring all specifications are agreed with drawings and quotes being produced accordingly.
• Ensure all customer record cards and completed with the full contact details.
• All new sites are set up correctly along with samples ordered and all other relevant detail is completed prior to handing the account over to the Solutions team.
• Oversee the running of all new business accounts with the assistance of the solutions team.
• Arrange customer visits to Symphony head office and marketing suite facilities.
• Ensure all product and systems training is given to all new customers prior to handing over to the solutions team.
• Provide feedback on competitor activity and market trends.
• Ensure good time management through effective journey planning to maximise output during the working day.
• Ensure outlook diary is kept up to date and planned at least one week ahead.
• Ensure daily calls and mileage reports are sent in a timely manner.
• Ensure compliance with working hours directive as appropriate.
• Liaise with other Symphony departments.
• Keep up to date with procedures and new products within Symphony.
• To undertake such other duties and responsibilities of an equivalent nature as may be determined by the post holders line manager from time to time, in consultation with the post holder
• The post holders duties must be carried out in compliance with company policy
• Ensure the health and safety of self and all other staff and resources within the post holders area of responsibility.

This position will be rewarded with a competitive salary. In order for your application to be taken further please state your required salary.

If this sounds like the perfect opportunity for you and you’d like to become our Business Development Managerthen please click ‘apply’ today – don’t miss out, they’d love to hear from you!