Business Development Manager
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Business Development Manager
Join Our Team at [Employer hidden — view at passion-project.co.uk]! Shaping Growth. Building Partnerships. Driving Innovation. An exciting opportunity has arisen for an ambitious Business Development Manager to join our high‑performing Sales Team at West Auckland. Reporting directly to the Sales Director, you will play a key role in driving strategic growth across the Northeast — leading on new business development while also managing a small portfolio of important existing customers. You’ll be the face of our organisation in the region, identifying opportunities, deepening partnerships, and positioning [Employer hidden] as the preferred development partner for our clients.
Key Responsibilities
- Work closely with the Sales Director to agree and deliver the regional sales strategy.
- Proactively identify, target, and win new business opportunities in line with growth objectives.
- Achieve agreed sales and profitability targets for new business development.
- Build strong, long‑term relationships with both new and existing key accounts.
- Develop a deep understanding of each customer’s business model to identify opportunities where [Employer hidden] can deliver measurable value.
- Manage newly acquired accounts, ensuring a seamless onboarding experience and consistently high customer satisfaction.
- Contribute to marketing and promotional initiatives across the West Auckland site.
- Provide meaningful market insight on competitors, trends, and customer activity.
- Collaborate closely with the Sales Support and NPD teams to develop tailored solutions.
- Utilise CRM as an integral part of the sales process and follow our Value Selling methodology.
- Ensure compliance with company procedures and all Health & Safety requirements.
- Continuously seek opportunities to improve performance, processes, and ways of working.
Skills, Knowledge & Experience
Strong commercial and technical awareness, with the ability to articulate and deliver a multi‑layered sales offering. Solid financial understanding and the ability to interpret key business drivers. Proven commercial acumen and a customer‑centric mindset. Good understanding of relevant customer sectors and market dynamics.
What We Offer
Competitive salary & benefits, including annual leave, pension, and a Cycle to Work scheme Ongoing training and development opportunitity 24/7 confidential support for you and your family Flexible working options and family-friendly policies Guaranteed interview for candidates meeting essential criteria (Disability Confident Employer)