Business Development Manager
(Wine Jobs:
Management & Administration)
Full Time
Virgin Wines
Norwich,
England
Job Details
Reports to: Head of Partnerships
Salary: Dependent on experience + uncapped commission
Hours: Full-time - 37.5 hours/week
Locations: (Hybrid) Head office in Norwich with UK travel
Overview
This is an exciting time to join one of the wine industry's best-loved brands as we embark on a dynamic growth journey. We're on a mission to be the UK's most rewarding online wine retailer, and as part of our plans, we're looking for someone to join our dynamic Partnerships Team and play a key role in our future success.
Sitting within the Business Development function, the Partnerships team plays an integral role in Virgin Wines' customer recruitment strategy, helping to introduce new customers t
Duties
- Develop and implement effective business development strategies to increase market share and revenue.
- Identify potential clients and conduct thorough market research to understand their needs and preferences.
- Build and maintain strong relationships with existing clients while actively seeking new business opportunities.
- Collaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure alignment on business goals and client expectations.
- Prepare and deliver compelling presentations to prospective clients, showcasing our products and services.
- Negotiate contracts and agreements to secure successful partnerships.
- Monitor industry trends and competitor activities to inform strategic decision-making.
- Utilise CRM software, particularly Salesforce, to track leads, manage client interactions, and report on sales performance.
Your skills
- Proven experience in business development or sales roles.
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to build rapport quickly.
- Strong analytical skills with the ability to interpret data and make informed decisions.
- Self-motivated with a results-oriented approach and the ability to work independently as well as part of a team.
- Exceptional organisational skills with the ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously.
- A proactive attitude towards problem-solving and overcoming challenges. A skilled negotiator; tenacious with enthusiasm for closing deals.
- Star-like qualities; lots of energy, passion and creative flair.
Data Protection: During the recruitment process we may collect, store and process personal information about applicants and we recognise the need to treat this information in an appropriate and lawful manner. The information, which may be held on paper, on a computer or other media, is subject to certain legal safeguards specified in the EU General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) and other regulations. The Act imposes restrictions on how we may use that information. If you consider that any of those restrictions has not been followed in respect of personal data about yourself or others please raise the matter with us.
How To Apply
If you feel you possess the right skills and would like to apply for this position please send a CV and covering letter.
No applications for fully remote candidates will be considered at this stage. Please only apply if you are able to join us in the office in Norwich City Centre for 3 days a week. Fully remote applications will not be considered / replied to at this stage.
