Business Development Manager

Job Description

* Building and maintaining dynamic and meaningful client relationships* Embark on new business opportunities in global markets* Flexible working opportunitiesLooking for graduate Sales jobs and Operations jobs in Wales Apply to this Business Development Manager role in Swansea today!Company ProfileIn this Business Development Manager job based in Swansea, you will be joining an innovative and exciting FMCG retail company who have created a revolutionary product: the worlds lightest, most flexible and secure bike lock which is sold online in 57 countries worldwide, and has attracted multiple awards and accolades. They are currently embarking on an exciting scale-up, and have ambitious plans to launch new products into multiple global markets. This product is the result of years of research, development, engineering and testing by world-class minds.Job DescriptionIn this Sales Management job in Swansea, youll work in the vibrant and dynamic sales team of this innovative FMCG company. You will manage existing large B2B client accounts, maintaining relationships and maximising on revenue. You will also contribute to their exciting journey of global expansion in identifying new business opportunities and winning new business accounts. Youll lead on setting and implementing sales strategy from crafting brilliant e-commerce retail pages, impactful merchandising of retail stores, sales initiatives, trade events and everything in between. When developing your channels youll work closely with the wider team to identify the right approach to drive product awareness and sales conversion in retail. Youll identify future consumer trends and market opportunities and implementing these with your customers. Youll have a finger on the pulse for all your customers and channels - measuring the success of your initiatives and using the data to guide and ensure youre delivering against your KPIs.Key ResponsibilitiesIn this Business Development Manager job in Swansea, your responsibilities will include:* Managing existing B2B client accounts* 50% account management, 50% new business strategy and development* Building and maintaining dynamic and meaningful client relationships with the goal of driving revenue on accounts* Design and implement sales strategy to meet business goals and KPIs* Embark on new business opportunities in global markets, closing and winning new B2B business worldwide and in the UK* Working with the marketing and operations teams to forecast and plan initiatives to ensure the brand stands out* Measuring the success of initiatives and using data to inform future plans* Managing the 360 degree sales cycle and pipeline for new business activities* Working with a portfolio of client accounts* Working autonomouslyJob Requirements* A degree in a business related discipline is ideal* 1-3 years experience in business development, consumer sales, or account management* Proven ability to manage business accounts and relationships* Ability to inspire and convince through demonstration and training* Skilled at online and how to build strong presence on retailer sites, merchandising and advertising* Understands physical retail and importance of merchandising instore* Successful account management experience - understands how to build a strong marketing based plan with key accounts to drive performance* A strong sales performer with the ability to covert leads and negotiate and close new deals* Creative thinker and problem solver* Strong communication skills* Strategic analysis skillsBenefits of the Job* A fantastic base salary of £25,000 - £30,000 with opportunity to earn bonus on top* The chance to make a real impact in a collaborative small-team environment* Working with international clients as part of global scale-up* The opportunity to take on large responsibility and work autonomously* Great career progression available* Flexible working opportunities, office in Swansea, with opportunities to work in the field* Working for an exciting and growing FMCG retail brand with a revolutionary, industry breaking product* Hands-on training and mentoringLooking for client-facing jobs and Sales jobs in Wales If youre a personable and driven graduate, apply to this Business Development Manager job in Swansea today!Give A Grad a Go is committed to being an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration regardless of age, gender, ethnicity, sexual orientation, faith, disability or other. We are continually finding ways to improve the way we work, read our Diversity and Inclusion promise for more information about this.