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Business Development Manager

  • Location:

    Belfast

  • Sector:

    Sales

  • Job type:

    Permanent

  • Salary:

    £28000 - £30000 per annum

  • Contact:

    Colleen

  • Contact email:

    colleen.farquharson@brookstreet.co.uk

  • Job ref:

    BEL/296409_1578995707

  • Published:

    about 4 years ago

  • Expiry date:

    13/02/2020

  • Startdate:

    07/01/20

Job Description

Brook Street Recruitment is delighted to be recruiting an Account & Business Development Manager for our Belfast client.

Under the management of the Director of the company, this role will assist and support the wider business development team to secure both new and repeat revenue in NI and ROI. The role will involve

This is a very niche role that will focus on increasing sales through identifying new opportunities, winning new projects and managing and maintaining strong relationships with existing clients.
Travel throughout Ireland will be essential, so a valid driver's licence is essential.

Experience in the FMCG sector preferential.

Duties:

* Account manage a portfolio of existing key accounts, identify upgrade opportunities and prospect for New Business Sales.
* Send Monthly and 'Ad-hoc' pro-active research content to key clients (including reports, innovations and trends)
* Deliver on-site presentations to clients and new business prospects - includes training sessions, upgrade sessions, new business pitches and as well as research presentations.
* Meet key activity, sales and profitability target
* Develop strategic plans for new business
* Travel across Ireland (North & South) essential (occasional overnight trips to London/UK)
* Work closely with production to ensure a quality product offering for clients
* The role will also encompass some Marketing/PR activities

Criteria:

* Applicants must have a third level degree in business/marketing or equivalent professional qualification in business (other disciplines will be considered where candidates can demonstrate core skills required)

AND

* At least 2 to 4 years' experience in Business Development or sales role
* Proven experience in Account/Client management
* Proven research experience
* Proven track record of achieving/exceeding targets
* Proven experience of prospecting and winning new business
* Strong business acumen with commercial focus
* Strong relationship management, negotiation and influencing skills
* Proven experience of delivering sales presentations to executives
* Experience of interacting with professionals at all levels and within various functions
* Experience of developing effective working relationships internally and externally
* Excellent communication skills both written and verbal
* Excellent time management and organisational skills
* Proven ability to prioritise workload under pressure to successful conclusion
* Willingness to travel

Desirable

* Experience within the Food or FMCG sector (other sectors including media or government also of relevance)

Please send CV asap via the apply link

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