Business Development Manager (Reading/Southampton)

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We are looking for a Business Development Manager, based in Reading or Southampton area who is passionate about sales and wants to have a direct impact on the growth of a company that's really going places. This role will support the company in delivering high quality new business revenues at acceptable margins within the allocated region so that they meet and exceed their annual targets. The role requires proactive lead business generation, working effectively to develop long-term strategic alliances, development maintenance and growth of a robust sales pipeline and management of large-scale contract negotiations, closing new business with integrity and a service driven approach.
The Role - Business Development Manager

• Proactive development of new business opportunities
• Working effectively to develop long-term strategic alliances that deliver bottom line profit
• Development, maintenance and growth of a robust sales pipeline
• Effective management of large-scale contract negotiations and closing new business with potential customers
• Develop and execute a sales plan to meet or exceed sales goals
• To proactively generate new business which will include prospecting with new business, and attending sales appointments whilst demoing Liquidline equipment.

What You Will Need in the Role of Business Development Manager

• Trained and experienced sales professionals - a minimum of 2 years experience in a BDM, B2B role
• Strong organisational skills with a problem-solving attitude
• Confident to work independently
• Ability to improve performance through gathering and analysing information
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
• Strong team player, demonstrating ability to collaborate effectively cross-functionally and with customer
• You will be working within the sales team yet responsible for your own results. The role involves approaching businesses that may not have heard about Liquidline yet. As you grow in the role, you will also be expected to source your own leads and use your initiative in identifying the best people to approach

What You Will Learn & What Liquidline Can Offer You

We are committed to the development of our staff, which is why we will work with you to create a development plan to ensure that we can help guide you through a clear development pathway, with a few coffees along the way! We offer a generous benefits package, that includes but is not limited to:

• Discretionary Company Bonus Scheme
• 24 days of Annual Leave
• Buy and Sell Holiday Scheme
• Annual Leave Long Service Award Scheme
• Access to YuLife App (Rewards and Discounts)
• Enhanced Sick Pay Scheme
• Salary Sacrifice Pension Scheme
• Access to Liquidline Employee Assistance Programme (including Mental Health Support Service and Virtual GP Services)
• Enhanced Parental Leave Scheme
• Access to Financial Support App - MoneyHub
• Access to Menopause Support App - Stella
• Professional Development Programs (Individual Development Plans & LinkedIn Learning Access)
• Team Days out and Biannual Company Conferences
• Rewarding Uncapped Commission scheme.

Liquidline is a rapidly expanding, family-owned company, having expanded from 92 to 242 team members since 2020. With big plans for the next five years, there is lots of opportunity for career growth within our fast-paced and forward-facing business. There's never been a better time to join Liquidline!

We are an Equal Opportunities employer. We have respect for individuals of all backgrounds, capabilities and opinions. Everyone of our employees and applicants for employment is guaranteed the same fair treatment. We embrace the perspective and experience of all individuals and are always 'Winning Together