Business Development Manager- Wanted!
Bubblegum Search, an innovative digital marketing agency, is seeking an ambitious and proactive Business Development Manager with a minimum of 3 years of experience in a similar role. We value innovation and effectiveness, aiming to secure promising opportunities in the London and Southeast England regions.
Our work model is a blend, combining the comfort of remote work with the benefits of in-person collaboration. It is mandatory to spend three days per week in our office to foster team unity and boost collaborative efforts.
Responsibilities:
- Identify and cultivate new business opportunities across London and Southeast England, fostering durable relationships with potential clients.
- Promptly engage and qualify inbound leads, providing swift follow-up and nurturing them through the sales pipeline.
- Leverage your telemarketing skills to initiate outbound calls.
- Establish and maintain long-term relationships with potential clients, ensuring their sustained engagement with our agency.
- Collaborate with our expert team to develop digital marketing solutions that satisfy our clients’ needs and exceed their expectations.
- Consistently achieve and surpass sales targets, demonstrating your commitment and drive.
- Craft and implement high-impact sales strategies that impress our clients and set us apart from competitors.
- Maintain detailed records of sales activities and provide frequent updates to the management team.
- Stay abreast of industry developments and trends to maintain our competitive edge.
- Prepare and present persuasive sales proposals to prospective clients.
- Showcase your sales presentation skills to close deals over calls and in-person meetings, sustaining a high SQL close ratio.
- Negotiate contracts and close agreements to maximize profits.
- Collaborate with other departments like marketing and product development to align strategies and drive growth.
- Demonstrate strategic planning skills to devise effective sales strategies and plans.
- Apply analytical skills to track sales trends and identify growth opportunities.
- Show excellent interpersonal skills in building and maintaining relationships with clients and partners.
- Exercise decision-making abilities to benefit the company’s growth.
- Exhibit excellent IT skills, showing proficiency in Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint, as well as Google Sheets, Docs, and Slides.
Requirements:
- A proven track record in sales, preferably in the digital marketing field.
- Familiarity with PPC, SEO, Paid Social Media, Landing Page Design, and Conversion Rate Optimisation.
- Exceptional communication and negotiation skills.
- Self-starter with the ability to manage your sales pipeline independently.
- Passion for digital marketing and the capacity to convey complex technical concepts to clients.
- Comprehensive knowledge of the SME market in London and Southeast England.
- A positive attitude paired with a strong work ethic and a sense of fun.
- Team player who thrives in a dynamic, fast-paced environment.
- A creative problem-solver.
- Organised and efficient, with strong task prioritisation skills.
- Deep understanding of the digital marketing industry and current trends.
- A proven track record of closing sales and maintaining a high SQL close ratio.
Benefits:
- Opportunities for rapid career progression and personal development.
- A supportive and enjoyable working environment where hard work is recognised and rewarded.
- Hybrid work model, facilitating both remote and in-office work.
- Regular team events, complete with refreshments, and a dedicated budget for summer and holiday celebrations.
- 30 days of annual leave (including bank holidays),
- Your birthday off! ( Go celebrate!)
- Additional day of annual leave for each year of service.
- Flexitime work schedule with agreed start and finish timings.
- A £250 allowance for home office setup upon successful completion of the probation period.
- Competitive base salary of £32,000 – £38,000 DOE, & complemented by a robust commission structure (OTE- £45k-65k).
At Bubblegum Search, we’re passionate about our work and expect our team members to share this enthusiasm. We believe in a balanced work-life culture, offering a range of benefits to support this approach.
Our work environment is dynamic and fast-paced, offering endless opportunities to learn, evolve, and have fun while making a substantial impact in the digital marketing realm. We’re committed to growth, and the ideal candidate should mirror this ambition, equipped with a positive, can-do attitude.
Apply now and let’s grow together!