Business Development Manager

Ref: 556460

Leicestershire, UK

£40,000

• Permanent
• Strategic Sales Management
• Client Relationship Building
• High-Value Contract Wins

About the candidate

With extensive experience in business development within the B2B sales arena, specifically in the catering and foodservice equipment sectors, this Business Development Manager stands out as a strategic and highly effective sales professional. With a proven track record of achieving multi-million pound sales figures and transforming small to medium enterprises into more profitable entities, their capacity for driving business growth is clearly demonstrated. Significant experience in handling both new business acquisition and account management, while also overseeing key internal operational aspects like website development and branding through SEO, underlines their comprehensive expertise in sales and business management.

What makes them great?

• Transformed a company's turnover from £675K to £1.6M within five years.
• Personal sales development accounted for £1.5 million per year.
• Secured major UK contracts, including one worth £900K annually.
• Awarded Salesperson of the Year and achieved 115% of sales targets in prior roles.

Areas of expertise

• Expert in strategising and executing ambitious business growth plans within the foodservice equipment spectrum.
• Highly skilled in coordinating projects from initial brief to final implementation, ensuring adherence to budget and timelines.
• Outstanding ability in nurturing both new and existing relationships, delivering tailored solutions that drive client satisfaction and retention.
• Demonstrated leadership in managing both sales teams and cross-functional units to achieve collective goals.
• Experienced in enhancing business visibility and engagement through the strategic presence at trade shows and networking events.