Macildowie are seeking a dynamic and talented Business Development Manager to join a well-established business, based in the East Midlands with offices in Nottingham, Leicester, and Derby. Reporting to the Business Development Director, this role offers a unique opportunity to drive growth through strategic business development activities. While prior experience in professional services is beneficial, it is not mandatory.

£45,000 - £55,000 DOE | Monday - Friday | Hybrid | 9am-5pm

Key Responsibilities:

• Identify growth opportunities and generate new business leads.
• Build and nurture a robust network to support regional and national growth.
• Establish strong relationships with both new and existing intermediaries.
• Develop additional work opportunities from existing business relationships.
• Identify appropriate forums for client engagement.
• Coach, mentor, and support key stakeholders within the organisation.
• Collaborate effectively within a team environment.

Role & Duties:

• Develop initiatives to increase new business opportunities.
• Research and identify target clients within various sectors.
• Prospect for potential new clients and convert leads into business.
• Identify and advise key stakeholders on new business opportunities.
• Collaborate to understand client needs, concerns, and objectives.
• Monitor and manage sales information, including conversion rates, targets, and pipeline.
• Build strong and supportive relationships with key clients.
• Work closely with stakeholders to present new products and services.
• Implement business development aspects of the departmental strategy.
• Attend networking events and provide market trend feedback.
• Assist in preparing pitches and proposals.

Skills and Experience:

• Strong understanding of the UK Corporate, Mid-Market, and SME business environments.
• Demonstrated success in business development, ideally within professional services.
• Experience working with senior management and key stakeholders.
• Entrepreneurial mindset with outstanding relationship-building skills.
• Proficient in project management and pipeline development.
• In-depth knowledge of complex sales and long selling cycles.
• Track record of meeting deadlines and achieving targets.
• Commercial acumen with an eye for profitable opportunities.
• Ability to foster strong relationships with internal and external stakeholders.
• Leadership skills to drive sales and manage teams.
• Effective communication, persuasion, and innovation.
• Confident, resilient, and determined.
• Collaborative team player, capable of motivating both up and down the organisation.

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