New Business Development Manager

An exciting opportunity has arisen for a New Business Development Manager to join a forward-thinking and innovative company based in Fareham, Hampshire.

This role involves identifying and securing new business opportunities, building relationships with key prospects, and driving sales growth in strategic sectors. The New Business Development Manager will be responsible for sales prospecting, lead generation, and key account development, ensuring a strong pipeline of business opportunities.

Key Responsibilities of the New Business Development Manager based in Fareham Hampshire:

Sales Prospecting & Lead Generation:

• Develop and execute Sales Prospecting and Customer Targeting Plans to create engagement opportunities.
• Proactively engage with potential leads to build a pipeline of interested prospects.
• Maintain regular contact with prospects to progress business opportunities to quotation/proposal stage.

Target Customer Development:

• Select key accounts with growth potential and implement Account Development Plans (ADPs).
• Work with the account management team to drive account growth and increase market share.
• Provide forecast estimates of revenue opportunities for each target account.
• Develop sector and customer knowledge, including competitors, applications, and working practices.

Opportunity Nurturing, Relationship Building & Networking:

• Balance opportunity nurturing and relationship building to convert prospects into customers.
• Attend industry events to network and engage with potential prospects.
• Represent the company at trade shows and industry gatherings to enhance brand visibility.

Quotations, Proposals & Target Management:

• Manage and report on new business opportunities and sales pipeline.
• Prepare professional sales quotations and proposals with compelling arguments for purchase.
• Liaise with technical, procurement, and production teams to ensure proposals are commercially viable.

Skills and Experience

Essential:

• Proven experience in business development, sales, or account management.
• Strong lead generation and prospecting skills.
• Ability to develop and execute strategic account development plans.
• Experience in quotations, proposals, and sales pipeline management.
• Excellent networking and relationship-building skills.
• Strong commercial acumen and ability to assess business opportunities.
• Proficiency in CRM systems and data-driven sales tracking.

APPLY NOW for the New Business Development Manager position based in Fareham, Hampshire by sending your CV and cover letter to or contact us at .