Thorn Baker is currently working with an established contract cleaning company, who are looking for their next Business Development Manager to support new business growth. Our client is people-focused and strives to create a healthy working environment for everyone involved.

Our client works with pride and autonomy, they deliver what they promise and go above and beyond expectations. They have trust in their people to do the right thing, whilst empowering one another to make good decisions and keep growing.

They are offering up to £60k PA, full home working, and a generous commission structure. The ideal person would live around the Zone 4 area as the clients are commutable from this area.

But why join the team?

• You want to join and make a real contribution to a fast-growing organisation
• You want to work with people who are passionate about their work
• You want to learn and progress your career
• You enjoy innovation
• You can work in a client facing role and enjoy exceeding sales targets
• You want to be part of an organisation with Social Value at its heart

Our client is looking for someone who demonstrates the ability to execute the sales lifecycle, has a track record of winning business and can live by their core values.

The ideal candidate will be a role model for the rest of our sales team and will make a tangible difference to the business through teamwork. They will contribute experience as a valued member of our sales team and drive the business forward.

The right skills and experience:

• Proven track record of success in contractual sales
• Ability to organise, break down, and clearly articulate value add propositions in written form
• Strong ability to take initiative and confidently manage customer interactions
• Strong organisational and time management skills
• Open to networking within and outside the organisation
• Experience working with a CRM system and recording new business value
• Exceptional communication skills
• A history of presenting in front of high-end professionals
• Strong negotiation techniques and the tenacity to 'keep going'.
• A desire to succeed and develop others within the business

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