Business development manager

Business Development Manager Location: Office//Hybrid Our client provides Digital, Network and Cloud solutions ensuring scalable infrastructure for their market leading clients. They pride themselves on high customer satisfaction and offer a client facing service desk to ensure a smooth running of these solutions. Since 2006, they have created hardware and software solutions, recently the cloud-based solutions have been developed to optimise client #39;s efficiency and capability to grow. They offer a collaborative working environment where you are encouraged to think outside of the box when resolving issues. You will be fully supported in your role and will have access to relevant courses to broaden your skills. Job Overview The main role of the Business Development Manager is to create long-term trusting relationships with our customers. The Business Development Manager #39;s role is to oversee a portfolio of assigned customers, develop new business from existing clients and actively seek new sales opportunities. Account Management Responsibilities include developing strong relationships with customers, connecting with key business executives and stakeholders and preparing sales reports. Business Development Managers also answer client queries and identify new business opportunities among existing customers. In this role, you will liaise with cross-functional internal teams (including Business Operations, Presales, Service Delivery and Project Management) to manage the customer experience. Job Description Responsibilities: Performing such duties as: Operating as the lead point of contact for any and all matters specific to your accounts Building and maintaining strong, long-lasting customer relationships Overseeing customer account management, including negotiating contracts and agreements to maximise profit Develop trusted advisor relationships with key accounts, customer stakeholders and executive sponsors Ensure the timely and successful delivery of our solutions and services according to customer needs and objectives Clearly communicate the progress of monthly/quarterly initiatives to internal and external stakeholders Develop new business with existing clients and/or identify areas of improvement to meet sales quotas Forecast and track key account metrics (e.g. quarterly sales results and annual forecasts) Prepare reports on account status Collaborate with the team to identify and grow opportunities Assist with challenging client requests or issue escalations as neededKey skills, experience, qualifications: Proven work experience as an Business Development Manager, Key Account Manager, Sales Account Manager, Junior Account Manager or relevant role Demonstrable ability to communicate, present and influence key stakeholders at all levels of an organization, including executive and C-level Solid experience with CRM software Experience delivering client-focused solutions and services to customer needs Proven ability to juggle multiple account management projects at a time, while maintaining sharp attention to detail Excellent listening, negotiation and presentation abilities Strong verbal and written communication skills There will be a requirement to travel