Business Development Manager

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Are you a driven sales professional with an appetite for building relationships and exceeding targets Were seeking an upcomingBusiness Development Managerto join our dynamic team focusing on driving growth within one of our key client accounts.

What you will achieve:

• Own and grow a major account:Cultivate strong relationships with key decisionmakers understand their needs and proactively identify new opportunities.
• Hunting:Actively uncovering and pursuing additional sales potential within the wider department cross selling our range of services.
• Become a trusted advisor:Build strategic partnerships by immersing yourself in Defras business goals and working collaboratively to deliver solutions.
• Manage your own account daytoday:Take ownership of administrative tasks ensuring smooth communication and efficient project execution.
• Hit ambitious targets:Collaborate with the team to set achievable yet challenging goals.
• Be present and active:Regularly connect with our clientpersonnel onsite fostering strong connections and demonstrating your value.

What we offer:

At Ground Control we believe in creating an inspirational environment and rewarding our employees for their hard work. We offer a wideranging benefits program supporting you to realise your full potential and are proud to be recognised as a great place to work:

Awards Accolades and Culture

• We have been awarded worldclass status for employee engagement in the 2023 best companies results ranking at #16 in the Top 100 Large Companies to Work For league table.

• CertifiedBCorp Accredited Ground Control has been certified by B Lab the notforprofit behind the B Corp movement as having met rigorous social and environmental standards which represent its commitment to sustainable goals ahead of profit.

• We inclusively support The Race at Work Charter Ban the Box The Armed Forces Covenant and are Disability Confident

• We invest 5% of our profits into theEvergreen Fund an investment fund dedicated to sustainability and environmental initiatives.

• By 2025 we have committed to plantingtrees having a fully electric fleet and achievingcarbon net zeroafter becoming carbon neutral in 2020.

• 2 personal choice volunteering days with your fundraising efforts matched up to 500!

Perks and Benefits

• Free gym access if you are Head Office based or subsidised national gym memberships if you are based elsewhere.

• Nursery Vouchers Cycle to work scheme and Travel loans

• Medigold employee support Free Flu Jabs online private GP service and a premium subscription to Calm the wellbeing app

• A supportive entrepreneurial working environment that fosters collaboration.

• Training development coaching and mentoring plans including our GC Leadership Academy job specific accreditations and higher education opportunities

• Hybrid working opportunities with time in the office including breakfast Mondays and dog friendly Fridays.

• Financial benefits include yearly bonus scheme access to Wagestream and employee share options
  

How we work:

We put people at the center of everything we do.
Everyone is welcome. Were embracing a culture where difference is valued. Your uniqueness will be celebrated. We believe diversity grows innovation and innovation creates initiative. Together well succeed in caring for each other caring for our communities and caring for our Environment. Together were stronger.

Who we are looking for:

If you are looking for an opportunity to expand your sales experience within a fast paced growing organisation then we want to hear from you!To succeed in this role you will need the following:

• Proven sales experience ideally within the Facilities Management (FM) sector.
• Possess excellent communication and relationshipbuilding skills.
• Proactive and resourceful with a knack for uncovering new opportunities.
  
• Comfortable managing your own workload and meeting deadlines.
• Happy with national travel so you can maintain a presence within our clients organisation.

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