Business Development Manager

Our market-leading client in Guildford seeks a Business Development Manager to join their growing team.

The annual salary for this BDM role is up to £50k, with an anticipated OTE of £85k.

My client specialises in the design, implementation and support of a wide range of Cloud services and business applications including IT Managed Services, IT Infrastructure support and Communication Solutions. They also work with some of the most reputable organisations in their sector.

The successful Business Development Manager will work closely with the Group Director to identify new business prospects and opportunities, converting these into clients and orders. The Business Development Manager will have a creative approach to developing business, with a willingness to engage with a variety of strategies to create meaningful connections with clients at senior levels.

Business Development Manager – Responsibilities:

• Nurture and develop education business relationships to drive new business revenue
• Ensure value for money for clients, with healthy profit margins on all deals
• Research and identify new education business opportunities
• Grow and nurture recurring revenue
• Develop network of contacts, and generate leads to attract new opportunities
• Collaborate with marketing to widen business reach and create attractive offerings through promotional strategy

Business Development Manager – Personal attributes:

• Confident communicator & strong negotiator
• Excellent interpersonal skills
• Ambitious
• Goal-orientated & target-focused
• Team player

Business Development Manager – Qualifications and Experience:

• Education vertical experience
• Minimum of 3 years of experience, working for a Managed Service Provider or related new business role
• A solid knowledge of IT services and products, relevant to Education