Business Development Manager
Leeds, UK
£45,000
- Permanent
- Strategic Account Planning
- Advanced Negotiation Skills
- Customer Relationship Management
About the candidate
The candidate is a skilled Business Development Manager with over five years of experience in the industrial and commercial sectors, bringing a strong focus on B2B sales. With a background in client-focused roles across varying scales of businesses, from regional distributors to national retailers, they have cultivated a profound understanding of market dynamics and customer relationship management. They shine in roles requiring strategic thinking and robust account management, where their ability to forge strong relationships and strategic planning promotes significant business growth and customer satisfaction.
What makes them great?
- Proven Revenue Growth: Engineered a 30% increase in regional distributor's revenue by implementing tailored business strategies.
- Cost-Saving Initiatives: Elevated profit margins by 15% at an equipment supplier through strategic account management and advanced negotiation skills.
- New Business Acquisition: Achieved a 20% increase in account sign-ups for a national retailer through effective market analysis and outreach.
Areas of expertise
- Account Growth and Strategic Account Planning: Demonstrated history in formulating and executing strategic plans leading to meaningful revenue growth and enhanced client retention.
- Relationship Building: Known for exceptional relationship-building skills, establishing and nurturing profitable connections with stakeholders at all levels.
- Commercial Acumen and Negotiation: Robust background in managing complex negotiations, effectively upselling, and improving profit margins for diverse industrial products and services.