Business Development Manager

This is an excellent opportunity to join an expanding family\-run tree surgery and forestry business within Gloucestershire and the surrounding areas. We would prefer someone with a rural background who can work closely with other office staff and the business owners (who can sometimes have minor disagreements as husbands and wives do)! The office is based at the yard and to that effect, its not pretty, but very friendly.

Job Description

As our Business Development Manager you will be responsible for:

Actively look for new leads via phone sales.

Liaising with current and potential commercial clients such as councils, building firms and land agents

Following up all leads proactively

Monitoring listings for tender and contract opportunities

Completing all relevant tender documents and forms and submitting in a timely fashion

Compliance and health and safety and be able to write policies within these areas.

Social media across all areas of our business and working closely with our website team.

Continuing to build a network of contacts via LinkedIn, telephone, email and in person

Communicating regularly with the office team

Supporting the office with any specific sales or business development initiatives

The Ideal Candidate

Will have experience of sales or business development in a relevant or related industry, or transferable skills

Will demonstrate excellent customer service skills

Must have compliance knowledge or be willing to learn and take on new challenges

Social media experience

Will be a team player willing to share progress with the senior team

Will be a highly motivated individual who is a self\-starter and quick to act on all leads and opportunities

Will have strong literacy and numeracy skills

Will be an organised individual able to work efficiently and effectively

We are a family\-run non\-corporate business

What’s on Offer

We are offering a competitive package depending on experience

Job Type: Full\-time

Pay: From £30,000\.00 per year

Benefits:

• Free parking


• On\-site parking

• Business development: 1 year (required)

• Driving Licence (required)

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