Artemis Human Capital is exclusively working with the NI Chamber, as they look to recruit a Business Development Manager to join their Award-Winning team. The role of the Business Development Manager includes the recruitment, retention and engagement of members across the NI business community through effectively presenting the benefits of membership and consistently delivering a high level of service that optimises customer satisfaction. You will also be involved in selling other services promoted by NI Chamber such as sponsorship, exhibition space and Ezine services. NI Chamber is an award winning, quality assured, customer focused membership organisation with 240 years commitment to the Northern Ireland economy. It is a well-known network for business with a membership of over 1,000 businesses representing over 100,000 employees. It includes corporates, SMEs, micro businesses and sole traders with membership from across every area of business from manufacturing to agri-foods, services to retail and the professions. Duties Plan and deliver professional sales activity, identifying and contacting prospective clients to achieve monthly and annual targets Manage the allocated portfolio of clients increasing Engagement and Retention levels Monitor personal financial and volume performance, tracking progress against sales targets and providing regular updates to the Senior Business Development Manager Engage with potential clients via site visits and digitally to ensure that senior management understand the services provided. Work closely with the marketing team to plan marketing/promotional and digital campaigns which aid recruitment, retention and engagement Proactively work with the events team to attend and facilitate events relevant to specific clients in specific regions Deliver opportunities for clients through online channels and events and proactively seek to develop new opportunities Develop in-depth knowledge of clients, identifying those that could benefit from specific services such as networking, learning, policy, export or promotion and liaising with colleagues who can provide such support. Identify potential opportunities for clients to ensure right level of service Essential Criteria Minimum 4 years experience in a customer facing Business to Business (B2B) environment Customer focused, with an ability to build strong business relationships and evidence of a well-developed business network Personable, professional with high levels of integrity and credibility Excellent written, verbal and presentation skills and IT literacy with a working knowledge of CRM systems and Microsoft Office Minimum of 2 A Levels or equivalent Minimum of 5 GCSEs or equivalent, at grade C or above, including English and Maths Desirable Educated to degree level or equivalent. Professional Sales qualification or certified training Experience of Hubspot or Microsoft Dynamics Software Contact Nicky Strutt for a confidential chat