Business Development Manager
Reports to: Sales & Marketing Manager
The Business Development Manager is responsible for generating new business leads, networking, and building relationships to expand the company's customer base. In addition to driving new opportunities, this role will collaborate closely with the Sales & Marketing Manager on tender submissions for contracts up to £100k, contributing to the overall sales strategy and ensuring a strong pipeline of opportunities.
Key Responsibilities:
* Lead Generation: Proactively seek out new business opportunities through networking, LinkedIn, industry events, and cold outreach to increase the company’s client base.
* Respond to and be responsible for leads/enquiries forwarded by Client Relationship and/or Sales & Marketing Manager.
* Tender Collaboration: Work closely with the Sales & Marketing Manager to develop and submit tenders for contracts up to £100k, ensuring competitive and compelling proposals.
* Develop ability for tender writing with aim of being responsible for the writing and submission of smaller tenders as directed by the Sales & Marketing Manager when appropriate.
* Client Relationship Building: Build and maintain strong relationships with potential clients, understanding their needs and aligning the company’s services to meet them.
* Market Research: Conduct market research to identify new business opportunities, emerging trends, and competitor activities, and provide insights to the sales and marketing teams.
* Collaboration: Work in close partnership with the Sales & Marketing Manager to ensure that business development activities align with overall sales goals, and to contribute to the strategic planning of sales initiatives.
* Reporting: Provide regular reports on business development activities, new leads, and potential contracts to the Sales & Marketing Manager.
* Working area would be postcodes DL, DH, NE, SR, and TS.
What we can offer:
We understand the importance of having the right people in the right place which is why we’re offering the right candidate a basic salary of £35k, OTE over £41k with uncapped commission (so earning potential is unlimited), as well as:
* Monthly car allowance
* Mileage/expenses (monthly)
* Company laptop and mobile
* Generous Pension ‘after qualifying period’
* 20 days’ holiday per year + statutory bank holidays
* Flexibility - you’ll be primarily field-based.
Experience in the waste industry is desirable, but not essential. We are looking for a proactive, well-networked sales professional.
This is a great opportunity for someone wanting to move into a predominantly field/remote-based role but will be required to come into the Regional office in Hartlepool for the equivalent of one day per week. To apply, please send your CV and cover letter.
At J&B we are committed to being an inclusive employer and encourage applications from all suitable applicants irrespective of background, circumstances, age, disability, gender identity, ethnicity, religion or belief, and sexual orientation.
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