Sales Development Manager

Do you want to be a part of a Global organisation committed to the investment in Equality, Diversity, and Inclusivity?

With 43% of their Board of Directors being female, their pledge is to diversify and inclusively draw on different skillsets, talents, resources, and energies to improve the growth of their business; in doing so they understand the importance of a fun andvibrant environment, with a valuable team dynamic, internally, and externally

As an industry leading provider with over 100 years success rate, they believe the best teams are diverse and inclusive; this allows them to grow their talent and help them to achieve success. Their success is because of their people, and they are committedto ensuring that they train and develop their associates to continue their legacy of exceptional standards. With opportunities to progress for those interested in developing their careers.

Our clienthas an exciting opportunity for a**Sales Development Manager**to join their **Bird Installation Team in Edinburgh**. You will join them on a full-time basis working 42.5 hours per week and in return will receive **a competitive salary, plus a flexible benefits package.**

**The Sales Development Manager role**:
As a Sales Development Manager - Bird Installation Team you will build & grow profitable client relationships with commercial businesses to protect their brand, their facilities, and the health and safety of their employees and customers. You will drivesales and attain budget goals by leveraging prospecting, cold calling, and networking skills to target restaurants, hospitals, hotels, retailers, food and beverage plants, schools, and nursing homes to offer the most effective B2B pest elimination programsin the United Kingdom. The new accounts you acquire will be aligned to their service team which is responsible for delivering the solutions you sell.

**Responsibilities as their Sales Development Manager**:

- Prospect and obtain customers to achieve annual new business sales goals
- Discover sales opportunities and implement sales strategies
- Partner with their service team, corporate account team, and inter-company partners to implement best practices to solve customer’s pest problems
- Build rapport and cultivate relationships with customers and co-workers through professional demeanor and strong interpersonal skills
- Provide outstanding customer service by leading and educating customers throughout the sales process
- Keep informed of their clients product / service offerings and industry conditions to enhance successful customer outcomes
- To start, you will have the advantage of their clients world class paid training program designed to provide you the tools and resources to be one of the best in your field

**What’s in it for you as their Sales Development Manager?**
- Competitive salary and benefits with protected commissions whilst you learn from successful professionals
- Company vehicle for business and personal use
- Fantastic opportunity for long term, advanced career growth in sales or sales management
- Flexible, independent work environment where you will plan and manage your own schedule
- Access to world-class resources, tools, and technology
- Grow your income as you drive sales through commission and bonus programs
- Mobile Phone, Laptop and iPad supplied
- Company vehicle with fuel card, MOT & Service package and available for personal use

**What they’re looking for in their Sales Development Manager**:

- Must have a valid driver’s license and acceptable Motor Vehicle Record
- Home office with internet access capability
- Must be an effective communicator with written and spoken English
- 3 years of demonstrated proven results in business-to-business commercial sales or equivalent experience
- Pest elimination and / or hotel and restaurant selling experience preferred
- Excellent organisation / time management skills
- Proven relationship management and consulting skills
- Problem-solving ability to determine customer solutions
- Proven negotiation & presentation expertise
- Strong self-motivation & drive for results
- Knowledge of the pest industry an advantage but not essential

If you think you’re up for the challenge, combined with their first-class training they can make you a winner Don’t miss out on this fantastic opportunity to join their team as their **Sales Development Manager**, click **‘Apply’** now