Business Development Manager

Job Title: Business Development Manager
Department: Sales
Location: Head Office, Bradley Stoke, Bristol

What Can Silvey Fleet Offer YOU?

A progressive role, with the opportunity to develop personally and professionally
Achievable targets and an uncapped commission structure
25 days holiday plus bank holidays and extra ad hoc incentive days
An environment where you are supported, recognised, valued and rewarded

Who Are Silvey Fleet?

We are the 3^rd largest reseller of fuel cards AND the first to offer an Electric Vehicle solution
We have been awarded Platinum standard by Investors in People
We are a growing, progressive business with an eye on the future
We are Carbon Neutral and support local charities, as well as national ones
We enable every employee to forge their own path within the business.

Main purpose of role

You will be responsible for delivering the commercial results in line with new business strategy and ongoing commercial targets. The focus of this role will be to generate new opportunities through actively identifying our target clients, grow the prospect list with large private sector businesses and public sector opportunities, you will be accountable for producing results which meet and exceed set targets.

Main Tasks

Manage the development, creation and delivery of bids, proposals and tenders, working in partnership with other internal resources
Review and interpret customer requirements and ensure that bids and tenders meet these requirements at optimum benefit to the business
Ensure that bids and tenders are fully costed to accurately reflect operational and technical bid content and that meet business targets and strategy
Support the wider team in bidding best practice, ensure effective management and preparation of all reviews so that all stakeholders are briefed appropriately and share best practice
Consistently deliver against business targets
Present solutions to customers, both face to face and via Teams
Management of the full sales cycle from lead identification through to closing.
Generate your own leads and appointments through telemarketing, email, social and networking channels
Effective handover management of customers to the Operations and Account Management teams

Skills

Strong and demonstrable track record in winning bids/ tenders with large businesses
Demonstrable track record of success within a face to face new business B2B sales role
Confident at presenting, selling, and communicating to customers
Understanding of the procurement processes and regulations
A passion and drive for pre-sales and bid management
Strong time management
Determination and resilience to complete volume calls to produce results
Excellent communication and networking – a focus on customer value
Excellent attention to detail, an excellent grasp of English and Numeracy
Self-motivation, resilience, ability to work under pressure and constantly manage priorities
Ability to work with team members at all levels and seniority
Literate in Finance and Commercial aspects of managing delivery of bids/tenders
Knowledge of risk management

Experience

A minimum of 2 years’ experience in a Bid/Tender management position
A minimum of 3 years’ experience in a face to face sales role, presenting to senior stakeholders
Experience of large scale tender and proposal management, including Public sector

If you require a full job description, further information or wish to apply for the position please send your c.v. to gemma.mcdermott@silvey.co.uk

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