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Gibson Hollyhomes
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Leeds, West Yorkshire
Business Development Manager
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Job Type: Full-time |
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Salary: £35,000 per annum |
Overview
Business Development Manager Yorkshire Field Based £35,000 - £40,000 basic with £50,000 OTE Client UK’s largest regional business media company outside London, reaching over 500,000 business leaders every month and growing daily. Looking to expand and bringing a new opportunity for a Field Based Business Development Manager to increase sales and revenue in the Yorkshire territory. Must have strong B2B experience and be passionate about acquiring new business. Duties · To keep abreast of all company products and services and have an in-depth knowledge of them in order to market and sell effectively. Develop a defined Yorkshire territory with a mix of existing clients, new business prospects and leads Increase revenues from existing clients and secure support from new clients through strong consultative sales skills Secure advertising, sponsorship and leaflet revenues for the magazines, sponsorship for our range of business events, and banner advertising and sponsorship of our range of online products & services. Take new products to the market when they are launched. To be able to use the company CRM system to its maximum benefit to regularly market and update clients. To coordinate with the local editorial team to plan future editorial features and event initiatives To take the initiative and be proactive in coming forward with innovative ideas which could benefit the team and wider company. Person Specification Ideally minimum 2 - 3 years of work experience working within a dynamic organisation in a business to business sales capacity Previous experience working within advertising also advantageous but not essential. Ability and confidence to communicate effectively and interact at all levels. Strong motivation and drive to succeed to maximum potential. Innovative and creative with a natural curiosity to hunt for new business opportunities. Persuasive personality with a hard headed approach - somebody who is not easily defeated Competitive personality who enjoys beating the competition. Perceptive, diplomatic, resourceful, mature Patient, persuasive & sense of humour Strong communicator & negotiation skills