Business Development Manager

Purpose of this role

Provide first class account management to existing customers, while building and maintaining relationships with potential customers, to maximise sales opportunities in designated area, ensuring that Power On is given the opportunity to quote for electricity, fibre, water, wastewater, and heat projects.
Work with colleagues in the sales function, and across the Group to ensure that the development of the business is focused and effective.

• Monitor own performance and work with the sales support team to proactively meet agreed objectives and ensure sales targets are met in line with required timescales.
• Follow up all leads self-discovered or allocated, following them through to conclusion.
• In conjunction with the sales support team, ensure that all proposals are prepared and submitted within agreed time frames.
• Take responsibility for ensuring that all proposals are followed through to conclusion, including obtaining positive feedback.
• Monitor and keep abreast of competitor activity within designated sales territory.
• Work with the Sales Director, National Sales Manager, support and marketing teams to identify and secure new sales opportunities and to develop new products and services, including participation in Regional/ National sales events.
• Work cross functionally with other department colleagues and group businesses to effectively aid the sales process and the customer journey.
• Assist the National Sales Manager in the development of greater efficiency within the company.
• Any other duties as deemed appropriate by the Sales Director and/or National Sales Manager.

• Experience/Knowledge: Proven sales track record in business-to-business environment.
• Experience/Knowledge: Ability to sell a variety of technically based products and services.
• Abilities/
  
  Skills:
  
  Good negotiation and presentation skills.
• Abilities/
  
  Skills:
  
  Proven sales track record in the utilities industry.

You will hold a driving licence.

• Cost of living annual pay review.
• Company pension contributions up to 5% if employees contribute 4%.
• 33 days holiday including bank holidays with the ability to purchase an additional 2 weeks.
• Enhanced maternity, paternity and adoption pay.
• Referral payment of £1000 (net of tax) for successful referrals.
• Hybrid working for eligible roles.
• Development opportunities to reach your career aspirations.

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