Business Development Account Manager

Business Development Account Manager London & Southeast Region | Field-Based Are you a driven sales professional with a passion for fitness and a talent for winning new business? We're partnering with a leading organisation within the fitness sector to recruit a commercially focused Business Development Account Manager. This is an exciting opportunity for someone who enjoys opening doors, building relationships and turning opportunities into long-term partnerships. While you'll inherit some existing accounts, the primary focus of the role is identifying, targeting and securing new business across your territory. If you're motivated by developing pipelines, generating leads and exceeding sales targets, this could be the perfect next step. Benefits: 26 days holiday + bank holidays, increasing with length in service Personal pension plan, 8% employers' contribution Life assurance cover Vitality healthcareAs the Business Development Account Manager, you will be responsible for: Proactively identify and win new business opportunities across your territory Build and maintain a strong pipeline of prospects through networking, referrals, cold outreach and market research Develop relationships with key decision-makers and stakeholders Conduct client meetings, presentations and product demonstrations Prepare and present proposals, quotations and commercial agreements Grow revenue within existing accounts while continually seeking new opportunities Work closely with internal teams to ensure a seamless customer experience Represent the business at industry events, exhibitions and trade showsThe successful Business Development Account Manager, will have the following related skills / experience: Proven success in a Business Development, Account Management or Sales role Strong track record of winning new business and exceeding sales targets Confident prospecting, networking and developing opportunities from scratch Excellent relationship-building and negotiation skills Commercially minded with a consultative sales approach Experience using CRM systems such as Salesforce A genuine interest in fitness, sport, health or wellbeing