Business Development Manager / Sector Lead

At Johnsons 1871, we’re excited to offer a new opportunity for a
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We’re looking for someone who thrives on building relationships,
creating opportunities, and closing deals. If you’re commercially minded,
proactive, and motivated by results, you could be the perfect fit to help us
grow our wide range of services and solutions.<\/span>
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Key Responsibilities<\/span><\/b>
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• Manage and grow sales
  within defined sectors <\/span>
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• Identify and develop new
  business opportunities through proactive prospecting, networking and
  relationship building<\/span>
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• Support and motivate
  sales development to drive revenue growth<\/span>
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• Follow up on leads
  generated by marketing and lead generation teams<\/span>
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• Develop and manage
  effective contact networks and strategic partnerships<\/span>
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• Work closely with
  internal teams, including Estimating and Account Management, to ensure
  timely responses and client satisfaction<\/span>
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• Accurately forecast and
  report on sales performance<\/span>
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• Maintain CRM records,
  update dashboards and contribute to performance reports<\/span>
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• Maintain a positive,
  professional approach when dealing with clients and colleagues<\/span>
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• Offer product and
  service expertise, confidently addressing customer queries<\/span>
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  RequirementsWhat We’re Looking ForStrong B2B sales background, ideally with experience across multiple product or service linesProven experience in account management and growing client relationshipsExcellent communication skills – written, verbal, and face -to -faceHigh level of professionalism with the ability to influence and negotiate at all levelsComfortable using CRM systems and MS Office applicationsOrganised, detail -oriented and able to manage multiple prioritiesA collaborative, team -first mindset with a proactive attitudeComfortablecommunicating to all levels and be flexible enough for client entertainmentoutside of working hoursThis is a role that requires nationwide travel, therefore a driving license is required.Essential ExperienceMinimum 3 years in sales rolesMinimum 1 year in account managementExperience working with multiple stakeholdersDemonstrated success in cross -selling or multi -product environmentsDriving License RequiredEqual Opportunity Statement: All aspects of employment including the decision to hire, promote, discipline, or discharge, will be based on merit, competence, performance, and business needs. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, colour, religion, marital status, age, national origin, ancestry, physical or mental disability, medical condition, pregnancy, genetic information, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other status protected by law. We have a long heritage of being an inclusive employer which provides training and development in a positive learning environment. BenefitsWhat We OfferCompany pension schemeNHS healthcare cash planDeath in service benefitEmployee discount schemeSupportive, high -performance team environment with career development opportunitiesCompetitive Bonus