Business Development / Account Manager–
About the post–
POST- is partnered with an established, leading independent UK payment company, that is looking to hire a Business Development Manager to join their sales team.
Our client works closely with online businesses that are looking for simple and easy to use payment solutions, whether they are new to market or well established.
This is an exciting opportunity for a driven and self-motivated individual, to join a business that has exciting plans to grow over the coming months.
The Role -
Responsible for driving growth and helping shape their partnership proposition. It is expected that you will generate a regular stream of new partnership deals and maintain existing partner relationships, maximising referrals from them - Examples of such partnerships will include, but are not limited to, web and app developers, eCommerce platforms, Marketplaces, system integrators and hosting companies
- Convert inbound leads and self-generate new partnership opportunities.
- Create your own sales strategy, highlighting partnership targets, prioritise the pipeline.
- The role will work closely with the Commercial Director to identify new ways to help promote products and service offerings.
Key Responsibilities -
- Deliver on target performance and operate to respective sales KPIs
- Maintain the CRM system with all relevant sales pipeline information
- Convert inbound partnership leads
- Be the first level of support for partners
- Regularly benchmark competition and identify business development opportunities
- Work with various internal functions to customise the partnership proposition to meet partner requirements
- Help promote and market their offering and develop sales opportunities.
What we need from you–
- Strong sales skills
- Experienced at generating opportunities and closing them
- Excellent communication and presentation skills
- A natural relationship builder
- Strong commercial and negotiation skills
- Self-motivation and the ability to think "outside the box" to deliver the tailored service our partners have come to expect
- Team player who is also comfortable working on their own initiative
- Business development or account management experience
What you’ll get–
- Basic £25k-£30k dependent on experience + uncapped commission + many other benefits
- The opportunity to make a difference and be part of an exciting new team in a fun and motivational work environment
- The role is based in Leeds at a modern office location, and provides the flexibility of both home and office working
If you are interested in this Business Development Manager role, please apply ASAP or contact Lauren Kelly - lauren@