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- Last updated: Tuesday, 2 September
- Adoos Reference: 3436087
- Location:
Chelmsford, Essex
Description
Lifeline Debt Solutions require a Business Development Manager for the generation and development of new business opportunities, for their bespoke debt solutions service, to potential introducers and business partners.
The role is focused on both new business and maintaining existing relationships. It is suited to people who are ‘sales hungry’ and who can exploit their exceptional sales skills with effective and successful results.
Areas of knowledge and/or experience.
· A sound understanding of the UK debt industry would be an advantage.
· Confident negotiator and ability to ‘close the deal’.
· Strong client management skills and ability to keep promises.
· Excellent communication skills in all forms including written, oral, e-mail, telephone and presentation.
· Excellent organisational and time management skills.
· Ability to cope with competing demands and to prioritise tasks.
· Honesty and discretion.
· To be enterprising and show initiative to enjoy meeting new people.
· Capable of hands on problem-solving, with ability to generate ideas and solutions
· A positive and determined approach to researching and analysing new business opportunities.
· Ability to use own initiative and pay close attention to detail.
· A positive attitude to dealing with people.
· Capable of working independently, and having responsibility as an individual.
· UK driving licence.
Main Duties
· You will develop new business relationships, generate and negotiate new income for Lifeline to an agreed annual target.
· Presenting Lifeline to potential clients through direct communication in face to face meetings, telephone calls and emails
· You will be expected to spend 80% of your time out of the office in meetings.
· Travel is a major factor although this will initially be Essex based and centred around Chelmsford.
· Responsible for your own lead generation and appointment setting.
· Actively and successfully manage the sales process.
· Possess drive, motivation and acute attention to detail in ensuring all sales opportunities to Lifeline are captured and explored.
· As a representative of Lifeline at industry events and tradeshows, your professional manner and polished appearance will aid your intention of gaining new business leads and contacts.
· Managing and maintaining a pipeline and ensuring all sales administration is current.
· Create and be accountable for all client proposals, contracts and any further documentation.
· Ensuring Lifeline remains proactive and responsive to prospective clients.
Due to the high volume of candidates responding to our adverts we are not always able to provide feedback on your application. If you hear nothing from us in 5 days please assume you have been unsuccessful on this occasion. Your details will be kept on file and you may be contacted about other opportunities.