As a Business Development Manager, you will support and facilitate the development of new business, managing, maintaining, and maximising existing business and increasing brand presence and awareness. The role will involve calling customers over the phone and face to face meetings when required.Key Responsibilities:Manage a portfolio of accounts for new and existing customers from sales to deliveryProactively seek new business opportunities in the marketIdentify and understand the needs of the customersRecommend appropriate products and servicesBuild and maintain new and existing accountsProduce quotes and proposals for clientsWork closely with external Key Account ManagersEnsure all daily orders are processed and dispatchedAchieve KPI s focussed on call statistics, sales figures, and product linesMaintain positive relationships with internal and external customersConfident in talking to customers, receiving in-coming calls, and making outgoing calls Your Skills and Experience:Previous experience (2+ years) in a sales account management background Establish strong relationships with new clients by using your own initiativeAbility to work to multiple deadlines / timeframesExperience of sales by telephoneUnderstand the customer''s needs and deliver an excellent customer experienceStrong verbal and written communication and negotiation skillsFull driving licence essentialHoursMonday Friday 0845am-1730pmSalary£28-35K depending on experience, £42K+ OTE realistic in first year unca