About this role
The Opportunity
This is an exciting opportunity for a career focused Audio Visual Business Development Manager to join a leading technology company selling workplace technology via Consultants, Architects and Specifiers.
The successful candidate will be responsible for generating new business for our client, primarily in London and the South East but you may also have the opportunity to be involved in global opportunities led from or involving the UK office.
This is primarily a field based role however regular attendance at the office in Central London would also be required.
Key duties and responsibilities:
Primary:
Monitor sources of market intelligence to identify potential opportunitiesIdentify relevant consultants, architects, designers and specifiers in the corporate marketplace and work with them to develop new business in workplace technology.Attend networking events and trade showsExplore each potential opportunity to identify targets to contactBuild and maintain relationships with key contacts from each opportunityAlign yourself with key personnel within the manufacturer and distributor supply chain for effective account growth, information sharing and obtaining referral opportunitiesActively contribute to and maintain CRM systemIdentify potential client requirements and provide information and collateral to suitGenerate and issue sales proposal documentsResearch emerging technology and future trends to demonstrate market knowledge to potential clientsExplore areas of technology innovation and identify potential areas of service differentiation Based in Central London salary is to £60k-£65k p.a. with uncapped commission giving an OTE of £80k + but the right salesperson will be able to double or even triple their basic salary with the right effort and attitude.
Your skills and experience
Business development experience in a ‘hunter type role with Consultants, Architects and Specifiers in workplace technology.Strong knowledge of the Audio Visual sector, key manufacturers and contactsExcellent communication and grammatical skillsAbility to use own initiative and be resourcefulAbility to manage own time effectivelyUsed to working against and consistently achieving targetsHighly presentable and articulateIdeally, the successful candidate will also have an existing database of contacts in architecture, project management, cost consultancy and end user organisations. The Organisation
Our client is a successful global organisation specialising in workplace technology bringing together communications that work seamlessly.
The Recruiters
AV Jobs are the UK's No. 1 specialist Audio Visual recruiter and work with clients and candidates to ensure a perfect job fit every time