Business Development Manager - National

We are currently looking to appoint an experienced Business Development Manager to join a well-established, family-run business. The role is a field based role, covering the whole of the UK. With the expectation that you will travel to the company Head Office in Colchester once a month. Your role will be ito develop and increase profitable business with new customers. You will be on the road meeting new business prospects 3/4 days a week, with 1 day working from home (or in the office in Colchester/Watford) to ensure timely and accurate follow up is actioned. This role is ideally suited to someone with a proven track record in Field sales, ideally with experience of selling into transport/fleet sectors. This is a consultative sales role, and you will need to have the desire and tenacity to enhance customer relationships whilst actively hunting for new business. Key duties and responsibilities... * Targeted to hit the Regional GP and Revenue sales target * Prepare and demonstrate planning for your portfolio which enables a strategic and targeted sales approach. * Plan and carry out field sales visits to prospective customers in accordance with portfolio plan and new business targets * Keeping the CRM system updated with all customer contact, planning and setting forward calls and visits, and meticulously updating customer/prospect details as required * Pre-planning F2F visits using information from the CRM system, to achieve best result * Building and maintaining long-term relationships with customers including follow up after sales * Secure enquiries from customers and prospective customers and using internal sales support to process. * Following up on enquiries where necessary and negotiating to secure orders from new and existing customers. Displaying full ownership at all times for the portfolio performance. * Promoting specific products when F2F to achieve ‘on the spot’ sales * Monitor and report on market activity, trends and feedback suggestions for product development * Take part in company training programs to improve sales techniques and product knowledge Requirements * Proven experience of working in a Field Sales/Business Development role, ideally with experience of selling products into transport/fleet environments. * Self motivated and able to work effectively in an autonomous role. * Ability to build strong and sustainable business relationships * Ability to generate new business, with a "hungry, humble, smart" attitude * Proven track record of achieving targets and meeting deadlines, results driven * Ability to work with financial reports and statistics * Ability to conduct meetings and presentations efficiently * Strong planning and time management skills * Expert in negotiating capabilities * Good IT, budget and report writing skills * Full driving licence is essential General office hours: 07:30am - 4:30pm (Monday to Friday) Please note - This role requires flexibility, to travel nationally. Benefits * Salary: £50,000 - £60,000 (DOE) * Company car/allowance * Fuel card * Uncapped Commission structure (realistic first year earnings £10,000) * 25 days holiday + Statutory