Adecco
Business Development Manager
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Adecco Workington is delighted to be supporting a well-established and growing business in the Carlisle area in the recruitment of a Business Development Manager.
Whether you're an ambitious sales professional looking to take the next step into a Business Development Manager position, or an experienced BDM seeking a fresh challenge in a new industry, we'd love to hear from you.
The Role
The role will involve spending four days per week on the road, covering Cumbria and the Scottish Borders. We are looking for a driven, ambitious, and self-motivated individual with the confidence to approach prospective clients face-to-face and identify new business opportunities.
This is a business-to-business sales role, focused on developing new and existing customer relationships and promoting the company's range of products and services.
With this territory offering significant untapped potential, this is an exciting opportunity for someone who enjoys building a market, generating new business, and making a real impact. You will have the autonomy to put your own stamp on the area, establishing customer relationships and driving growth across the region.
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Responsibilities
- Drive new business growth across the territory
- Build and maintain long-term client relationships
- Manage the entire sales process, from initial contact and prospecting through to negotiation and closing deals
- Identify opportunities to grow existing accounts
- Focus on pipeline management, accurate CRM records, and achieving sales targets
Requirements
- Confidence and motivation
- Comfortable engaging with key decision-makers
- Building strong relationships and converting opportunities into new business
- Proactive approach, using face-to-face meetings and telephone prospecting
- Highly organised, self-motivated, and capable of working independently
- Excellent communication and relationship-building skills
- Ability to influence stakeholders at all levels
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What's in it for you?
- Competitive salary of £35,000 plus bonus
- £5,000 car allowance (own vehicle required)
- Excellent opportunities for career development and progression
- The chance to establish yourself in a growing territory and make a real impact
- Autonomy to build and develop your own customer base and market presence
- A rewarding opportunity to contribute to the growth of an expanding business
About Adecco
Adecco acts as an employment agency for permanent recruitment and an employment business for the supply of temporary workers. The Adecco Group UK & Ireland is an Equal Opportunities Employer.
By applying for this role your details will be submitted to Adecco. Our Candidate Privacy Information Statement explaining how we will use your information is available on our website.
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