Desk Based Business Development Manager

£31,711** **+ OTE of £45k

We are currently recruiting a talented and results driven Business Development Manager to join our busy contact centre team.

You will** **research, prospect, win & on-board profitable new Independent subject matter expert customers within a designated territory/sector to exceed sales/margin targets utilising Brakes’ customer first methodology.

Responsibilities

• Research & prospect potential new business opportunities to maintain a healthy pipeline.
• This may be a mix of incoming leads called within specified SLA’s and self-generated opportunities.
• Build strong commercial customer relationships to understand their business & requirements.
• Develop profitable & relevant propositions to secure new business at the correct margin.
• Dealing with internal stakeholders to assist with new customers, including Depots, Credit Control etc.
• Understand competitor activity & propositions to create the tailored proposals to win new customers based on Brakes value proposition.
• Achieve period, quarter and annual revenue and margin targets.
• Be comfortable working to demanding KPI’s in a fast pace environment.
• Manage all activity through Salesforce CRM in order to maintain pipeline, activity and conversion visibility and tracking.

We are looking for;

• Previous experience in a New Business role within a fast moving B2B environment
• Results orientated, successfully delivering against targets in a competitive marketplace
• Outstanding active listening skills with an ability to engage and influence customers
• Ability to work under pressure with a sense of urgency to work in a deadline driven environment
• Strong attention to detail
• Experience of Salesforce and/or SAP would be beneficial

What you’ll get

• A competitive salary
• Huge discount on all sorts of lovely food and award-winning products
• Generous holiday allowance, with option to purchase more
• Recognition awards and Incentives
• Pension
• Real career opportunities - being part of the Sysco family, the world’s leading foodservice business, opens up a world of possibility
• And much more….

Supporting You at Every Stage of Life

At Sysco GB, we recognise that everyone's circumstances are different – and that life doesn't stop when you're at work. That's why we offer a range of policies and support designed to care for colleagues through different life stages and personal circumstances.

Our support includes

• Flexible working opportunities from day one
• Enhanced maternity, adoption and paternity pay for eligible colleagues
• Up to 52 weeks of maternity and adoption leave
• Adoption and surrogacy support
• Shared parental leave
• Fertility treatment leave
• Carer's leave and support for colleagues with caring responsibilities
• Emergency time off for unexpected dependant care situations
• Parental leave to help balance work and family commitments
• Compassionate leave to enable you to be there with loved ones during the most difficult times
• A 24/7 employee assistance programme, giving you access to independent advice, support and medical services such as free virtual GP appointments and free virtual physiotherapy – including for your spouse and dependents
• Access to a wide range of discounts and other benefits to support your financial wellbeing

We're committed to helping colleagues thrive and grow, while managing the responsibilities that matter most outside of work.