Maple Tree Marketing and Promotions
Business Development Manager
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Company Description
Maple Tree Marketing & Promotions helps brands bring their ideas to life through high-quality branded products and promotional materials. The company delivers everything from everyday essentials to fully bespoke creations, with a strong focus on impact, cost-effectiveness, and sustainability. Maple Tree offers a wide range of eco-friendly options and continually explores new ways to reduce environmental impact. Clients range from small businesses starting their merchandising journey to experienced brand teams seeking fresh ideas and smarter spending. Known for its friendly team and reliable service, Maple Tree is trusted by many organizations to maximize the value of their promotional projects.
Role Description
The Business Development Manager role is a full-time, on-site position based in Sevenoaks. This role is responsible for identifying and developing new business opportunities, nurturing existing client relationships, and driving revenue growth across key market segments.
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Day-to-day responsibilities include:
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- Prospecting and qualifying leads
- Conducting client meetings and presentations
- Preparing proposals and quotes
- Managing the sales pipeline from initial contact through to closing
The Business Development Manager will collaborate closely with internal teams to:
- Translate client needs into effective promotional product solutions
- Ensure timely project delivery
- Maintain high client satisfaction
The role also involves:
- Monitoring market trends
- Attending relevant industry events
- Contributing to sales strategies and forecasts
Qualifications
- Demonstrated experience in business development, sales, or account management, ideally within marketing, promotions, or branded merchandise.
- Strong skills in lead generation, pipeline management, and closing deals, with the ability to meet or exceed revenue targets.
- Excellent communication, negotiation, and presentation abilities, with a focus on building long-term client partnerships.
- Capability to understand client needs and translate them into tailored promotional product solutions and proposals.
- Comfort working with CRM tools, sales reporting, and basic commercial analysis to inform strategy and decisions.
- Well-organized, detail-oriented work style, with strong time management and the ability to handle multiple projects simultaneously.
- Interest in sustainability and eco-friendly products, with a willingness to learn about new materials and suppliers.
- Previous experience in a similar role and a track record of business growth; a relevant degree or equivalent experience is beneficial.
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