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Head of Business Development

Ref: AS5403578

Oxfordshire, United Kingdom

£370,000

  • Permanent
  • Revenue Growth
  • Client Relationship Management
  • Strategic Market Insights

About the candidate

A seasoned business development professional with a well-established background in the automotive and finished vehicle logistics sectors, brings over a decade of experience in leading high-calibre sales teams and delivering exceptional growth in dynamic markets. The candidate has a talent for leveraging strategic sales leadership, market analysis, and team management skills to pinpoint and exploit business opportunities, align them with company goals, and drive substantial revenue increases.

Known for their excellent negotiation abilities and a strategic approach, this expert champions a collaborative culture across various functions, driving performance improvements and fostering a continuous improvement environment. Their successful track record is marked by significant achievements such as a 30% increase in annual revenue at their last position through effective new strategies and a deep understanding of industry trends.

What makes them great?

  • Revenue Growth Accelerator: Illustrated a 30% growth in annual sales revenue through strategic new business engagements and expanding client relationships within the automotive logistics sector.
  • Negotiation and Client Relations: Strong capabilities in fostering and sustaining high-level business relationships, using excellent negotiation skills to secure and grow client accounts.
  • Cross-functional Collaboration: Successful in enhancing team interplay and effectiveness, focusing on integrating operations with sales strategies to boost overall performance.

Areas of expertise

  • Strategic Sales Leadership: Proven ability to design and implement robust sales strategies that align with business goals and drive revenue growth.
  • Team Management and Development: Skilled in building, leading, and inspiring business development teams to achieve and exceed set objectives.
  • Market Analysis and Insight: Expert in conducting market analysis to stay ahead of industry trends and adapt strategies accordingly.