Business Development Manager
Industrial & Engineering
Permanent
Job Description
Linear Industrial & Engineering is a leading recruitment agency who has grown enormously over the last few years. Due to this continued growth and success, we are now seeking to employ a Business Development Manager to join our team.
Purpose and Responsibilities:
To identify and convert new business opportunities in order to generate further revenue and contribute to the continued growth, with a focus on volume contracts.
Main Tasks and Responsibilities:
Sales Activities
- Meet sales targets as agreed with the Managing Director
- Increase sales revenue year on year by proactively exploring all sales opportunities
- Actively and successfully manage the sales process; lead generation, client negotiation, and close the deal
- Prepare tenders, deliver presentations and proposals for potential new clients in a professional polished manner
- Maintain up to date knowledge of the current recruitment market
- Be proactive and responsive to potential clients
- Identify other sales opportunities with the client by cross-selling / promoting the services
- Liaise with and support Branch staff in order to prepare for new client requirements.
- Maintain clear and effective appointment and diary management
Competencies and behaviour required:
- Excellent Customer Service skills
- A proven track record of writing tenders and delivering presentations to potential new customers
- Effective organisation and planning skills
- Effective negotiating and decision-making skills
- A strong financial awareness
- Excellent interpersonal communication skills
- A flexible approach to daily tasks and problem solving
- Team player qualities while being motivated to work independently and to targets
Qualifications/Experience and Knowledge Required
- Experience within a recruitment sales environment
- Knowledge of regulated Recruitment Policies, legislation and procedures
- Computer skills including Word and Excel. Full training will be provided on our In-House Recruitment System
- Knowledge of current recruitment market
- Networking ability
Job Type: Full-time, Permanent
Salary: negotiable depending on experience plus comprehensive bonus scheme
What you can expect from Linear
- A competitive salary
- High Performance Awards
- 25 days annual leave plus bank holidays
- Your Birthday off each year
- Flexible progression opportunities
If you feel you have the skills and experience we are seeking and wish to further your career within a dynamic, forward-thinking organisation send your CV by email to dean.plumb@linearrecruitment.co.uk