Business Development Manager
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POSITION TITLE: Business Development Manager Location: Wilmington, Delaware Schedule: Monday - Friday 8am to 4:30pm Pay Rate: $55,000 to $65,000 yearly depending on experience plus Bonus POSITION PURPOSEThe Business Development Manager is responsible for driving business growth for Goodwill StaffingServices by identifying and generating new business through outside sales activities such as prospecting, telemarketing, territory planning and building, cold calls, and relationship building. The incumbent is accountable for focusing on and generating business through existing and new contracts with companies of all sizes and industries. The Business Development Manager will deal most frequently with middle to senior management within the client's organization.ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONSDevelop and implement an effective sales plan to meet or exceed established new business objectives for medium to large size accounts.Utilize a consultative sales approach and strategic marketing plan to attract new business accounts.Contact potential clients through marketing calls and arrange sales meetings.Nurture relationships with current clients to identify new business opportunities.Utilize a growth focused strategy to evaluate client needs and formulate effective staffing solutions that maximize sales activity and customer satisfaction within assigned territory.Collaborate with appropriate internal resources to develop comprehensive sales presentation materials tailored to the prospective account.Make formal sales presentations and follow-up calls to prospective new business accounts.Collaborate with the marketing department on a consistent basis to develop marketing materials that create positive community awareness of the organization, its mission and impact.Research and analyze market trends in the staffing services industry in order to create new opportunities that expand business.Interface with appropriate field management to establish pricing for competitive quotes and bids.Manage the proposal response process including creating the RFP draft document for review by the VP of Goodwill Staffing Services.Collaborate with internal GSS team members to ensure that potential staffing contracts are consistent with service resources and candidate pool.Maintain a thorough working knowledge of all services offered by GSS and awareness of the competition.Provide input and assist the VP of Goodwill Staffing Services with revenue generation and business development performance reports.Organize weekly sales efforts utilizing the current system, including all contacts, activities, appointments, and opportunities.Attend conferences, networking and industry events.Perform other duties as assigned.EDUCATION/EXPERIENCEBachelor's Degree and at least five (5) years of customer service, fundraising, development or sales experience, preferably business-to-business (B2B). An equivalent combination of education and experience may be considered.Prior management/supervisory experience, preferably in staffing or recruitment.SKILLS/ABILITIESDemonstrated ability to develop strategic sales techniques that result in attaining new business partnerships.Demonstrated communication and presentation skills, with the ability to communicate information in a clear and concise manner.Excellent interpersonal, customer service and collaborative skills, with the ability to work effectively with a diverse constituent population.Ability to analyze data and sales statistics and translate information into sound action plans.Demonstrated negotiation and problem-solving skills.Demonstrated ability to work independently and in a team-environment.Demonstrated computer skills, and proficiency with MS Office Suite or comparable software programs.Demonstrated time-management skills with the ability to multi-task, prioritize and follow-through on tasks.Understanding of financial and budgetary principles.WORKING CONDITIONSThe work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently exposed to mechanical parts. The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate.INTENT AND FUNCTION OF POSITION DESCRIPTIONPosition descriptions have been reviewed to ensure that only essential functions and basic duties have been included. Peripheral tasks, only incidentally related to each position, have been excluded. Requirements, skills, and abilities included have been determined to be the minimal standards required to successfully perform the positions. In no instance, however, should the duties, responsibilities, and requirements delineated be interpreted as all-inclusive. Supervisors may assign additional functions and requirements as deemed appropriate.Position descriptions are not intended as and do not create employment contracts. Goodwill of Delaware and Delaware County, Inc. maintain its status as an at-will employer.#J-18808-Ljbffr