Business Development Manager

We are looking for a dedicated Business Development Manager who is a driven and passionate person based in the Southwest. Ideal candidate location would be in the Southwest to cover regions such as South Wales, Devon, Somerset, Dorset and Bristol including other locations in the Southwest.

We're looking for candidates with sales or business development backgrounds within either holiday park, leisure or estate agency or similar.

Business Development Manager
Required to maintain our current client base and develop new prospects. The position involves extensive travel visiting Holiday Parks throughout the UK therefore the successful candidate must have a full driving license. The role involves meeting with Housekeepers/Accommodation Managers, Maintenance Managers, Sales Managers, Complex Managers and General Managers to identify further sales opportunities.

Also handling any customer queries and ensuring they are resolved. Whilst the hours are Monday to Friday there will be a need to work away from home up to 3-4 days a week, which will involve overnight stays due to the locations of customers. (You will also be required to attend annual trade shows.)
The role is varied and the ability to build relationships with a variety of personalities is key. Although you will be part of a team you will need to be capable of self-management and self-motivation, so a high element of trust is needed from both the candidate and us.

This role is not target driven, but the right candidate will have the initiative and be motivated to go out and look for new business and nurture any new business brought into the company.

Skills Required

• Must be capable of communicating with customers at all levels and must therefore possess excellent interpersonal skills.
• Ability to generate new business
• Ability to conduct meetings/presentations
• Ability to manage accounts whilst continually generate new business opportunities
• Good relationship building skills
• Good time management skills
• Have a professional manner
• Be articulate
• Have a flexible approach
• Be self-motivated and trustworthy

Previous experience in field sales/customer service is advantageous; In addition, knowledge of the UK Holiday industry or caravan/lodge industry would also be of benefit.

Package

Salary circa £40,000.00
Company car with fuel for private use and a company credit card for expenses is provided.
Company iphone and laptop/ipad
24 days holiday + birthday + bank holidays
Company pension scheme
Minimum 39 hours per week, with a flexible approach to suit the role as extensive travel involved.

This is a good opportunity for the right candidate to join an industry leading brand in the UK holiday park market.