Business Development Manager

Business Development Manager - Gloucester - 38,000 - 45,000 - Full Time Hybrid Working (2 days per week in the Gloucester office) - Benefits: company car/allowance, mileage allowance, 23 days holiday, early finish Fridays (rota basis), pension scheme, buy/sell holiday scheme

Are you an experienced sales professional who enjoys building strong customer relationships and driving business growth?

Our progressive Manufacturing/Engineering client are seeking a motivated Business Development Manager / Account Manager to join their growing team. This is a varied role combining new business generation with account management, giving you the opportunity to develop new customers while maximising existing client relationships.

As Business Development / Account Manager you'll be responsible for identifying and securing new business opportunities, managing existing accounts, and promoting servicing contracts. Working closely with Technical Sales, Marketing and Operations teams, you'll guide prospects through the sales process and maintain excellent customer relationships from initial contact through to project completion.

Key Responsibilities

• Generate new business through proactive calls, networking, referrals and customer visits
• Manage and develop existing customer accounts, identifying opportunities for growth
• Follow up enquiries and marketing-generated leads
• Arrange customer meetings, site surveys and technical discussions
• Promote and secure servicing contracts for new and existing customers
• Maintain an active pipeline of opportunities and update CRM records
• Work collaboratively with internal teams to support successful project delivery
• Provide market feedback and support marketing campaigns and customer engagement activities

Essential skills & experience:

• Experience in B2B sales, business development or account management
• Strong telephone prospecting and relationship-building skills
• Ability to identify customer needs and convert opportunities
• Excellent communication and organisational skills
• Experience using CRM systems
• Target-driven with a proactive approach
• Full UK Driving Licence

Apply today If you're looking for a role that offers a mix of business development and account management within a growing and innovative business, we'd love to hear from you.

Please send your CV and cover letter to (url removed).

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