Sales

Location: Crawley, West Sussex
Job Type: Full-time, Permanent
Working Location: Office based, with travel to client meetings and pitches
Salary: £45,000-£60,000pa + performance related commission

About the Role

Our client are looking for an ambitious, driven and results-focused Business Development Manager to join their growing team.

This is an exciting opportunity for an experienced sales professional who thrives on winning new business, building relationships and closing deals. We're looking for someone who is confident generating their own leads, identifying opportunities and managing the entire sales process, from initial contact through to securing new clients. You'll play a key role in driving the company's growth, developing a strong pipeline of opportunities and introducing new customers to our clients services.

This is a target-driven position with clear monthly new business objectives, which will increase progressively during your initial months as you develop your pipeline and establish yourself in the role.

Key Responsibilities

• Proactively identify, prospect and generate new business opportunities.

• Build and maintain a strong pipeline of prospective clients.

• Take ownership of the complete sales cycle, from lead generation and initial contact through to negotiation and closing.

• Prepare accurate quotations, proposals and presentations tailored to prospective clients.

• Attend client meetings, deliver pitches and confidently present our clients services.

• Achieve and exceed agreed monthly new business sales targets.

• Negotiate commercial terms and secure profitable business in line with company objectives.

• Develop strong relationships with prospective clients to create long-term business opportunities.

• Maintain accurate CRM records, manage your sales pipeline and provide regular sales forecasts and activity updates.

• Represent our client professionally at industry events, networking opportunities and client meetings.

About You

We're looking for a motivated and commercially minded individual with a proven ability to generate and convert new business.

Essential Skills & Experience:

• Proven experience in a business development or new business sales role, ideally within a B2B environment.

• A successful track record of generating leads, developing opportunities and closing sales.

• Confidence in cold calling, prospecting and approaching potential clients.

• Strong communication, presentation and negotiation skills.

• A proactive, self-motivated approach with a genuine drive to achieve sales targets.

• Excellent organisational and time-management skills.

• Experience using CRM systems to manage opportunities and track sales activity.

• The ability to work independently while contributing to a collaborative team.

• A full UK driving licence and willingness to travel to client meetings.

Desirable Experience:

• Previous experience within the media, production, creative or related industries.

• Familiarity with Current rental management software or similar rental management systems.

• Experience preparing quotations and proposals for service-based businesses.

What We Offer

• Competitive Basic Salary: A flexible salary package dependent on experience.

• Performance-Related Commission: An opportunity to increase your earnings by achieving agreed sales targets.

• Career Development: Genuine opportunities to develop your role and progress as the business grows.

• Autonomy: The freedom to manage your own sales pipeline, develop opportunities and take ownership of your results.

• Supportive Team: A friendly, collaborative working environment where your contribution is valued.

• Varied Role: The opportunity to work with a range of clients, attend meetings and build valuable industry relationships.

You'll have the opportunity to make a genuine impact on the company's growth, take ownership of your sales success and be rewarded for the business you bring in.

If you're a confident salesperson who enjoys the challenge of finding opportunities, winning new clients and exceeding targets, we'd love to hear from you.

Apply Now

If you have a passion for new business sales and are ready for your next challenge, please apply with your CV and a brief overview of your relevant sales experience.