Job Title: Business Development Manager
Department: Sales and Marketing
Responsible: Sales Team Leader

Job Summary:

Perfect Image is a leading IT service provider looking for a dynamic Business Development Manager who has the ability, self motivation and enthusiasm to deliver.  This is an exciting role within Perfect Image and you will be given the opportunity to develop your skills and progress your role in the company.

As a self starter with a ‘can do’ attitude you will be targeted to proactively identify and generate new business opportunities.  We are looking for a highly charismatic individual to promote the company’s image in the marketplace, to initiate and build direct contacts at all levels within organisations and help convert these opportunities in to sales.

This role is not a commissioned sales role but it does require full involvement in all aspects of Perfect Image’s sales & marketing activities, working closely with the CEO and other members of the sales and marketing team.  A key part of the role is to make contact with prospects, recognise opportunities, be able to describe and evangelise Perfect Image’s services and discuss how these services would be applied in business as well as the associated benefits. The role will require the ability to contribute to, and in most cases take responsibility for, the entire sales life cycle from initiation to closing and in some cases, subsequent account management. The Business Development Manager will also contribute to a wide range of marketing activities, including delivering presentations and assisting with all relevant administration as required.

Key Responsibilities and Accountabilities:

• Optimise business growth through identifying new markets and business opportunities.
• Have a good understanding of a prospect’s business functions and requirements.
• Maintain and develop existing customer business through appropriate prospecting and business development methods.
• Take responsibility for the entire sales cycle for allocated leads and assist with others as required.
• Ability to communicate complex solutions in an appropriate manner to both business and IT professionals.
• Advocate the company and its services.
• Attend and present at client meetings to aid business development.
• Partnership management with key suppliers as required.
• Ability to contribute and write proposals and tenders.
• Attend relevant seminars and networking events to develop business relationships.
• Manage personal time and productivity.
• Assist with all marketing efforts as required.
• Help with relevant sales and marketing administrative duties, including the maintenance of the CRM system.

Salary & Benefits:

• Negotiable and dependent on skills and experience
• 24 days holiday plus bank holidays
• Pension Contribution Scheme
• Performance-related bonus
• Occupational Sick Pay
• Childcare Voucher Scheme
• Training and support towards industry recognised certifications
• Career Progression Plan
• Cycle to Work Scheme

Job Requirements:

• A proven track record in developing exceptional relationships within a business to business environment, preferably with specific emphasis on IT solutions
• Exceptional interpersonal skills to establish good working relationships with colleagues and clients
• Proven ability in engaging at a senior level with both customers and prospects
• Proven ability to produce engaging, accurate proposals
• A broad understanding and interest in IT solutions would be highly beneficial.
• High level business/IT contacts.

Qualifications:

You will be educated to degree level (or equivalent) and have at least 2 years professional, commercial experience in a business to business environment.  You must possess a full, clean UK driving license and it is important that the successful candidate possesses very strong skills in spoken and written English.

Personal Profile:

• Excellent computer literacy and accuracy
• Attention to detail
• Charismatic and professional manner
• Good self motivation
• Proven ability to deliver results
• Excellent writing, communication & listening skills
• Presentation skills

To apply for the position please email a current CV and cover letter detailing why you feel you would be suitable for the role to recruitment@perfect-image.co.uk

Closing Date: Ongoing

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