New Business Development Manager

POSITION: New Business Development Manager (Public Sector) SALARY: Competitive based on experience HOURS: Permanent- Full-time LOCATION: Plymouth, PL6 7TL DESCRIPTION: Our client was founded in 1999, and today comprises 60 people. The company is an award-winning, growing software business, the largest in the South-West. Customers range from the public sector to private sector brands. Due to continued success the company is looking for a full time New Business Development Manager to join the team in the Plymouth office. JOB ROLE (not limited to): As a permanent and full time New Business Development Manager, you will be responsible for the delivery of new business opportunities for the company. You will identify sales leads within markets, pitching solutions and services to prospect clients and maintaining a good working relationship with new contacts. You will be responsible for following up new business opportunities and setting up new business meetings. You will plan and prepare prospect client presentations, communicate new product developments to prospective clients and work with the Marketing team on new business campaigns and the creation of sales collateral. You will develop quotes and new business proposal as well as assisting the Bid Writers with new business bids and tenders. You will consistently delivery against agreed sales targets. You will be responsible for researching organisations and individuals online to identify new leads and potential new markets. Attendance at industry conferences, exhibitions and events will be required. You will also play an instrumental part in the wider Sales Team, having key interactions with Account Managers, Marketing and Bid Writers. In this role there will also be an expectation to travel to meetings with prospect clients, event and exhibitions across the UK. THE IDEAL CANDIDATE: You will have successful experience in a Sales based role, preferably in selling digital and ICT software solutions. You can demonstrate excellent negotiation, communication and presentation skills and have a tenacious can-do attitude. You will be able to demonstrate exceeding corporate goals and targets as well as ownership and accountability for delivering at every stage of the sales process from prospecting to closing deals. You are experienced of influencing senior decision makers and you will have an understanding of Public Sector procurement in the UK. BENEFITS: Flexible working hours and location 31 days holiday including Bank Holidays, increasing by 1 day for each full year of service up to a maximum of 36 days Company performance bonus Long service award Enhanced maternity & paternity package Cycle to work scheme Access to reduced rate fitness scheme Free refreshments Applications from candidates living outside of the UK will be considered for the position provided the candidates can demonstrate that they are eligible to work in the UK. The company is proud to be an equal opportunities employer. In order to apply please send a C.V and covering letter by clicking on the apply button below. Keywords: Business Development Manager, BDM, Sales Executive, Regional Manager, Regional Sales Manager, Regional Sales Management, Regional Sales, Sales Manager, Sales Management, Sales, Account Manager, Regional Sales Executive, Digital Development Manager, Public Sector