Business Development Manager

Location Exeter
Discipline: Sales
Job type: Permanent: Full Time
Salary: 35-45k + individual and team bonus (year 1 OTE + £10K)
Contact email: careers@sarahwest.co.uk
Published: 16 days ago

​If you pride yourself on knowing and looking after customers, have a curiosity about how things work, a background in 'technical sales' and experience selling into industries like Defence, Marine or Leisure - this might be for you.


Our client is a small business known for its commitment to excellent customer service and long-term partnerships. They are seeking a Business Development Manager to manage and grow existing accounts while actively seeking new business opportunities and who has a consultative and customer-centric approach.

Key Responsibilities:

  • Customer Relationship Management:

    Provide full services, ensuring that all customer needs are met and solutions are effectively delivered. You'll be their point of contact for anything they need.

  • Account Growth:

    Manage and expand existing accounts while identifying and pursuing new business opportunities.

  • Collaboration:

    Work closely with other teams within the business and closely with your customers.

  • Travel:

    UK travel (midweek) required (2-4 nights per month).

What We're Looking For:

  • Experience:

    Proven track record in sales and relationship building from one of the industries mentioned with a willingness to learn about the others!

  • Technical Interest:

    A strong interest or experience in electrical systems, physics, or a curiosity about how things work.

  • Customer-Centric Approach:

    A passion for delivering excellent customer service and building long-term relationships. Happy to get on the phone as opposed to hiding behind emails and focused on adding value.

Compensation:

  • Salary:

    £35-45k

  • A number of commission and bonus schemes,year one OTE = base + £10,000


Other:

A short working day on Fridays!