Business Development Manager - trainee

Calling Dynamic individuals with some sales experience, looking to give their career a real boost!! This is a fantastic opportunity for someone with Sales experience who is looking for a new and challenging role with fabulous rewards and prospects. You will be dynamic and sales focused and be proactive in your approach to calling, Business Development Manager emailing and visiting clients. Our client will train you to gain the knowledge required in their business and invest in you. All you will need is motivation, enthusiasm and a great personality. This opportunity is endless and you will be working for a real “entrepreneur” who is successfully growing his already well established business. What will I be doing? Based at their Croydon depot and working closely with both the MD and administrative staff. You will actively seek out new business and sales opportunities through cold calling, networking and social media. You will manage existing accounts with an emphasis on developing the relationship and estimate and quote for new business. The role will require you to negotiate and close deals to maximise customer satisfaction and potential, manage customer enquiries and provide advice and technical support including site visits. You will also work closely with colleagues at all levels of the business. Skills/Experience required: You will be a positive and confident communicator with experience of business development and have a proven track record of accountability and delivery. You will be personable, calm and customer focused with a diligent approach and you will also be honest and have integrity and strong influencing skills. You will be able to manage a varied workload, prioritise accordingly and meet deadlines. The role requires someone who is positive and who has a practical approach to problem solving. You will be well organised with good administrative skills, a high level of numeracy and literacy and an eye for details. Computer literacy and Social Media skills essential. Full driving licence essential and you will be local to the Croydon area. Salary – £Negotiable + Company Car + Uncapped commission-based bonus scheme