New Business Development Manager

My client based in Southampton are a leading provider of outstanding cleaning services, both commercial and residential. They offer a wide range of services with an excellent reputation for getting the job done!
They require a New Business Development Manager to join them on an 18-month Contract to work with Commercial and Communal Service Managers to identify new work and expansion of existing client proposals.
The hourly rate for this role is 15.39 per hour.
Responsibilities will include:
Identifying and following up new leads to enable financial growth, and work to defined sales goals. In addition, you will provide sales objectives to ensure the creation of new business opportunities and growth of key customer relationships.
Duties will include:
Preparing sales documents:
Developing quotes and costed proposals within set timeframes & Power point presentations and sales displays
Contacting clients to inform them of new developments in the company's products/services
Negotiating and re-negotiating - by varied communications channels e.g. phone, email and in person
Developing and meeting sales goals and targets
Networking and attending events to identify leads and expand the company profile
Working with other SM departments to identify opportunities with existing clients
Marketing and growing the business through research and knowledge of market trends
Identify media and publicity channels to develop business
The ideal candidate will need to demonstrate:
Knowledge and experience of sales within a service industry
Understanding of market forces and business systems
Ability to work to sales targets
Creation of presentations material using Power point and relevant media
Knowledge of project planning and management
Utilise financial data and expertise for costings and forecasting
Research and planning ability
Networking and negotiating skills
Time management, prioritising and organisation skills
Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
IT literate including Microsoft Office
Knowledge of local area essential

If this is the role for you then send your CV in the first instance to (url removed)

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