MH5 - Business Development ManagerLocation: Burton LatimerSalary: £40,000 + CommissionOverview:First Military Recruitment are currently seeking a Business Development Manager on behalf of one of our clients.The successful candidate will be responsible for winning new business across the Central region through proactive, face-to-face sales activity. You will identify prospects, open doors, build relationships and create a strong pipeline of opportunities by getting out into the market, meeting customers, understanding their needs and earning their trust.Our client strongly encourages applications from ex-military personnel however, all candidates will be considered.Duties and Responsibilities: Generate new leads through proactive prospecting, including customer visits, door knocking, networking, referrals, local research and regular follow-up activity.Develop existing customer relationships by understanding their operations, spotting additional hire, sales, service or parts opportunities and ensuring Bennie Equipment remains front of mind.Prepare clear, timely and commercially appropriate quotations that respond to the customer s requirements and support a positive customer experience.Progress suitable opportunities through to agreement where appropriate and qualify larger opportunities clearly before handing them to the Area Sales Managers for development and closure.Gather market and customer informationIdentify new markets and business opportunitiesRecord all prospecting, ..... full job details .....