Business Development Manager Southwest region

Ref: 547590

Southwest region, United Kingdom

£45,000

• Permanent
• Proven Sales Strategist
• Skilled Client Relationship Manager

About the candidate

A highly experienced and focused Business Development Manager with a proven track record of success in the commercial non-food sector. Boasting significant expertise in both team and independent roles, they are known for their excellent organisational skills and attention to detail. This has enabled them to build and maintain productive business relationships at all levels, making them an asset in any business development or sales team.

With experience spanning nearly two decades, they have spent significant time mastering the intricacies of the Southwest region. Their career includes managing and growing customer accounts, pioneering new accounts within target markets, and developing and implementing business plans to achieve sales budgets across product and end user categories. Noteworthy is their role in managing the account of the UK's largest catering distributor, emphasizing their capability in handling high-profile clients.

What makes them great?

• Proven track record of achieving sales budgets and margin levels across specific product categories
• Success in negotiating and securing key contracts within both the private and public sectors at a regional level
• Utilisation of market data reports to identify and secure additional business levels from targeted new customers

Areas of expertise

• Strategic sales planning and execution within the commercial non-food sector
• Building and maintaining strong relationships with clients across various organisational levels
• Expertise in managing high-value accounts and achieving sales targets
• Identifying and securing new business opportunities through detailed market research and competitor analysis