Description Our client, a well established, reputable company based in Bedford is looking to recruit a Business Development Manager to join their team. This position requires an experienced Business Development Manager with a real passion for achieving sales targets. You will be responsible for generating new business achieving our ambitious growth targets owning the entire sales process from appointment creating to closing the sale. This position requires someone with a passion for sales and proven experience in delivering results. Main Duties: The main duties of this role are, but is not limited to: To generate new qualified appointments to sell our services actively cold calling prospective clients Conduct client visits identifying client needs and presenting our solutions Ensure that the pipeline is managed effectively ensuring that deals are closed successfully and there are sufficient opportunities to meet the new business expectations. Direct responsibility for sales generation with an individual sales target Increase sales across all potential sales streams. Ensure that the KPI for proposal presentations is achieved. Ensure all work quoted for is costed and approved in accordance with Company procedures, and that submissions are both comprehensive, professional, and accurate. Ensure the CRM database is developed and maintained Requirements Experience of successfully delivering sales targets within a service led industry Ability to prioritise workload and diary pl