Job Title: Business Development Manager
Salary: £30,000 – £50,000
Location: Watford
Hours: Monday to Friday, 9:00 AM – 5:30 PM
Contract Type: Permanent
About the company:
Our client is a well-established, rapidly growing central heating service provider based in Watford. They specialise in Mechanical & Electrical, Airflow/Ventilation, Controls, Sustainable Solutions, Service & Maintenance. With a strong reputation for quality and customer satisfaction, they continue to expand their services and are looking for an experienced Business Development Manager to join their dynamic team.
Key Responsibilities:
1. Build and establish new relationships with Facilities Managers (FM) and end-user clients.
2. Manage and grow existing relationships while identifying opportunities for expansion.
3. Research and identify new potential markets and customers.
4. Develop and execute a sales strategy for your customer base.
5. Respond to and follow up on sales inquiries and leads in a timely manner.
6. Conduct site surveys and provide client presentations.
7. Proactively target decision-makers and schedule appointments.
8. Understand and interpret customer requirements, providing tailored solutions.
9. Present and communicate the benefits of energy efficiency and recommend upgrades to maximise efficiency of existing systems.
10. Prepare and present accurate, professional quotations.
11. Negotiate and close sales to meet targets.
12. Administer customer accounts and maintain a CRM database.
13. Provide regular reports to the management team.
14. Monitor and report on sales activities to achieve agreed targets.
15. Support marketing efforts by attending trade shows, conferences, and other relevant events.
Experience & Skills Required:
1. Proven track record of achieving business growth and customer satisfaction.
2. Experience in building services or HVAC is an advantage, but not essential if the candidate demonstrates the right skills and attributes.
3. Experience in selling to end users, contractors, and Facilities Management companies is desirable.
4. Knowledge of the London and Home Counties market is beneficial.
5. Strong business skills, including excellent written and verbal communication, planning, presentation, and organisational abilities.
6. Financial and mathematical acumen is essential.
7. Ability to foster a collaborative environment, encouraging initiative and teamwork.
8. Strong problem-solving capabilities.
9. High level of integrity, with the ability to think creatively and outside the box.
10. A willingness to travel within the region. A current UK driving license is mandatory.
Benefits:
1. Competitive base salary based on experience.
2. Incentive program linked to individual target achievement.
3. Car allowance, laptop, mobile phone, and life insurance.
4. Health insurance after 5 years of service.
5. Enrolment in the company pension scheme after the qualifying period.
6. Starting holiday entitlement of 23 days plus Bank Holidays, increasing to a maximum of 27 days plus Bank Holidays after 10 years of service.
Thank you for your interest in this vacancy. Your application will be considered in competition with others, and we will contact you within 3 working days if you have been shortlisted.
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