Business Development Manager

Business Development Manager Cala Consulting is recruiting for a Business Development Manager on behalf of a successful independent I.T, Telecoms & Connectivity providers in Northern Ireland. The Role As Business Development Manager, you will be joining a forward-thinking team who are focused on their customers. In this role you will help drive the company sales forward with a strong focus on acquiring new clients across Northern Ireland, GB and Ireland. Selling Cloud and on-premise voice solutions, Mobile, business-grade connectivity, IT services (WiFi networks, LAN and SD-WAN), this is a key role for a proactive and results-driven professional. You will be responsible for identifying opportunities, negotiating effectively, and closing deals. Working in a fast-paced environment this role is focused on growing the market share through consultative selling and a customer-focused attitude. Key Responsibilities * Proactively generate leads and create new business opportunities through targeted outreach * Consistently close deals to meet and exceed monthly, quarterly, and annual KPIs and revenue targets * Produce regular reports on sales forecasts, pipeline activity, and performance metrics * Directly sell a range of products and verticals as agreed * Negotiate commercial terms and multi-year agreements with customers * Manage and grow the customer accounts * Represent the company at events, industry trade shows and exhibitions, building brand visibility and showcasing product offerings * Develop an understanding of the competitive landscape and customer needs * Continuously expand your network and base of prospective clients * Manage your time effectively. * Use social media to your advantage. * Work to agreed product, market, and business rules. * Work closely with the Sales Operations department to get sales across the line and interface will multiple stakeholders (pre-sales, finance, service delivery) Essential Skills and Experience * Ideally 3 years’ experience in sales or business development within a growth sector. IT beneficial but it isn’t limited to IT or Telecoms. * Excellent interpersonal skills and communication skills with proven experience of customer centric approach * A strong track record of achieving and exceeding sales targets and driving business growth. * Ability to generate leads from a standing start to a successful outcome. * Proven ability to operate flexibly in a complex and dynamic working environment. * Exceptional customer focus, with the ability to collaborate across internal teams including product, service delivery, and pre-sales functions. * Self-motivated, enthusiastic, with commercial awareness and business acumen. The salary for the role will include basic + excellent commission package