About this signage company

Servicing a highly recognisable portfolio of clients, this sign company provides a full service from design to delivery of bespoke signage solutions throughout the UK. From volume multiple site signage rollouts, to high value, prestigious one offs’.

Established for over 50 years, for the last 3 years the company has consistently turned over in excess of £10M. Primarily generating revenue organically, with repeat business from their long lasting client relationships, based on the company’s quality of products and services.

About this sign industry Business Development Managers job

Our client is recruiting this sign industry Business Development Managers job for two reasons. One, to developing future sales. Reason two, this Business Development Managers jobs part of the company’s succession plan.

With an aging team, our client is investing in attracting new people, with the desire and capability to develop into management and leadership roles, in the future.

This signage Business Development Manager jobs responsibilities

Reporting to the Sales Director, this signage Business Development Manager job, has options for being based remotely, hybrid working, or being based on site, depending where you live. Responsibilities include: 

• Working with the internal sales & marketing manager to support the research & development of prospects
• Identifying key decision makers & influences of the buying process within target clients, e.g. brand owners, blue chip companies architects & designers
• Developing client relationships that generate profitable new business revenue
• Prospecting to clients that have been identified, including new & previous customers on the company’s CRM system
• Following up & converting incoming inquires & leads generated by the internal sales & marketing department

You

So, to be considered for this signage sales job you’ll need

Essential:

• Proven experience of success working in a sign industry business development job role, selling multiple site signage solutions
• Possess a dynamic, self-motivated & can do attitude
• Understanding & ability to follow a strategic sales process, to win and maintain client relationships
• Full UK driving license, willing & able to travel to client meetings throughout the UK
• Right to work in the UK.

Beneficial but not essential:

• Good understanding of working with supply chain partners, sub-contract manufacture’s, which may be required if the inhouse factory is at capacity, and needs overflow support.

What’s in it for you

So, to conclude, what’s in it for you.

This signage business development jobs not your average sign industry sales job. The company is in a strong place, with an enviable order book, and is investing now for the future. Both in terms of developing a mid to long range sales pipeline, and also potential future leaders.

Therefore, the company has realistic exceptions on the sales gestation period. As a result, you’ll not be under pressure to “hit the ground running” and bring in immediate sales.

Of course, if you did, it wouldn’t do you any harm, but it would be a benefit rather than an expectation. However, your success will be initially judged by your efforts, and you’ll be given time to nurture new clients and convert new business sales.

Package:

• Starting salary: Basic c.£45,000 – £60,000
• Commission
• Car Allowance: c.£6,000
• Benefits

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