Business Development Manager

City, Manchester
Ashley James Group

Want to work for an award winning sales team who work with the likes of Sony, Chanel & Barcelona FC?

My client are looking for a Business Development Manager to join their growing team.

What you’ll be doing?

• Identify new business opportunities and oversee the full sales process, from creating the opportunity through to closing.
• Generate creative self-sourcing strategies, through to implementation.
• Lead sales pitches via video calls – you will use your sales instincts and personality to turn a prospect into a client!
• Prepare eye-catching proposals and presentations to pitch our services.
• Maintain a well-organized sales pipeline and track leads, opportunities, and deals.
• Negotiate contracts, terms, and pricing with clients to ensure a win-win outcome.
• Create sales reports and feedback to your line manager.

What you’ll need:

• You will have at least 2+ years of experience in a role focused on winning new business (experience in a lead gen or digital marketing agency is a plus).
• Confident presenting both virtually and face-to-face with key decision makers and stakeholders.
• Comfortable thinking on your feet and building rapport with a wide variety of characters, from different industries and backgrounds.
• Ability to close business consistently and hit targets.
• Excellent people and communication skills.
• Basic knowledge of the digital landscape and how a marketing agency operates.
• A proven track record of driving new business through prospecting.
• Ability to self-source new business opportunities.