Description
We are working alongside a prestigious regular client in the Regenerative Agriculture sector based in York who is looking to hire a Business Development Manager, to help commercialise their sustainable farming services.
Who we are
We are a dynamic recruitment and executive search agency that has evolved since our first establishment in 2012. We work with several high-profile clients, startups, and SMEs globally to help them source and retain top-tier talent.
The client
Our client is an expansive Regenerative Farming Consultancy, whose purpose is to provide Farmers with the correct decisions towards improving their sustainability.
Location: York
Requirements\Qualifications
- Proven experience within a sales, or business development environment
- Excellent communication skills
- Target and results-driven
- Organised and self-starting
- Purpose-led, driven by doing the right thing and always acting with integrity
- Excellent IT skills, including Microsoft 365.
If this is of interest, apply via this link or email me at tom.harris@mackinnon-bruce.com or on 078237432253.
Role & Responsibilities
The Role
We are looking for a Business Development Manager with excellent communication skills and ideally a background or interest in Agriculture, Agronomy, or Soil Science.
As the Business Development Manager, you will create opportunities through prospecting and networking, as developing project-level B2B opportunities with Senior Stakeholders across the UK.
Responsibilities
- Identifying new BD, including new markets, new clients, new partnerships, and projects.
- Creating strategies to successfully reach new business opportunities.
- Building relationships with new clients, gauging their needs, and developing proposals to address these needs.
- Pitching sales and products to new and existing clients.
- Networking: conferences, shows, and events to build relationships with industry partners.
- Creating sales forecasts and actively working towards reaching them.
- Developing a strong understanding of the company’s products.
- Client relationship management
