Business Development Manager (North East)

This is an exceptional opportunity for a Business Development Manager (North East) to join this global company who have a prestigious, modern Head Office in Chester. Driven by the passion to improve their customers’ experiences, the company continues to grow as a market leader in their industry. With a commitment to an increased presence in the market, they are accelerating their business transformation in order to reach more people, more effectively. The Business Development Manager will provide account management and business development services to independent businesses across the North East region, maximising sales opportunities. Working remotely, you will be developing and maintaining relationships with new and existing customers The successful Business Development Manager (North East) will receive benefits including an quarterly sales bonus; 26 days’ holidays plus Bank Holidays; life assurance; contributory pension scheme; buy/sell holiday scheme; a company car, phone and laptop. Responsibilities: * Identify sales opportunities through referrals, leads, networking and prospecting * Drive company growth by acquiring new clients, nurturing existing relationships, and identifying new market opportunities * Achieve set sales targets through strategic networking, presentations and market research * Overcoming objections, negotiating terms and contracts * Provide updates and act on market changes * Report weekly and monthly sales activities to Head Office, ensuring an open and transparent communication channel * Organise and attend sales seminars * Deliver comprehensive training to customers on new products coming to market and also on product updates * Keep up to date on technical product knowledge, both through conducting own research and attending training sessions at the Head Office as required Experience required: * Minimum 3 years’ B2B sales experience, ideally gained in a field-based role * Experience within medical sales, pharmaceutical sales or technology sales is preferred * Able to build and maintain positive working relationships with internal and external customers * Communication skills, with the ability to deliver presentations in a factual and engaging manner * Excellent listening and negotiation skills – able to effectively overcome objections and provide solutions * Ability to self-manage whilst working to KPIs and targets * Strong business acumen with the credibility to make recommendations to business customers KEYWORDS: sales, business development, targets, KPIs, field sales, medical, technology Unfortunately, due to time restrictions we cannot respond to every applicant, in the event that we haven’t contacted you within 48 hours please take it you have not been successful for this particular role, but your details will be kept on file and considered for all future vacancies. We are an equal opportunities agency and welcome applicants from all backgrounds. We are acting on behalf of the client as an Employment Agency in relation to this vacancy