Ernest Gordon Recruitment
Business Development Manager (Software/SaaS)

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Business Development Manager (Software/SaaS)
Derby
Up to £35,000 per annum + OTE + Car Allowance + Career Progression + Training
Are you a Business Development Manager or similar looking to take your sales career to the next level inside a digital transformation company who supply into a variety of key sectors such as software and SaaS?
Do you want to join a growing company who are looking to grow their team with a new Business Development Manager or similar, offering clear performance-driven progression, and providing the successful candidate with the long-term opportunity to open their own branch and manage their own team?
On offer, is the opportunity for a Business Development Manager or similar to join a successful digital transformation company, who have plans to grow client and customer relationships, opening new branches and teams over the next few years, looking for a new Business Development Manager or similar.
In this role, the successful Business Development Manager or similar will be responsible for identifying new opportunities, managing the full sales cycle from initial outreach to close, and building long-term supplier partnerships through face-to-face meetings and online demos. Structured supplier introductions and an onboarding scenarios will be provided to ensure the successful candidate is fully prepared to start in their role, ensuring the long term growth of the successful Business Development Manager or similar.
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The ideal Business Development Manager or similar will have a core background in sales, possessing great communication skills, and having a results driven mindset. The ideal candidate will have a background with industry knowledge in software and SaaS.
The Role:
- Managing Full Sales Cycle
- Building long-term Business Relationships
- Face to Face Meetings
The Person:
- Core Sales Background
- Software and SaaS experience and knowledge
- Results Driven Mindset


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Keywords: Business Development, Manager, Sales, Government, Manufacturing, Sales, Sales Cycle, Communication, Results Driven, Progression, Closing, Negotiating, Management, Presentations, IT, Digital Transformation, Digital, Workspace, Print, Software, SaaS
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We are an equal opportunities employer and welcome applications from all suitable candidates. The salary advertised is a guideline for this position. The offered renumeration will be dependent on the extent of your experience, qualifications, and skill set.
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