This is a fantastic opportunity to join a respected, high-profile organisation actively shaping and supporting the Hertfordshire business community. As a Business Development Manager, you will enjoy a dynamic, sociable role that takes you both in and out of the office, engaging with influential professionals, including MPs, community business stakeholders and business executives. You’ll be part of a dedicated, high-achieving team that values collaboration and takes pride in the organisation’s contributions.

As a Business Development Manager, your role will be to:
*Membership Consultation: Engage with potential clients to promote and discuss a range of value added membership tiers, understanding their business goals and recommending services that match their needs and budget.
*Sales Pipeline: Constantly working with a live pipeline of business customers which you will personally grow and develop through a range of professional touch points, conversations and meetings through to successfully converting members.
*Identify Revenue Opportunities: By up-selling or arranging collaborative events and sponsorship deals.
*Networking & Events: Represent the organisation at regular events across Hertfordshire, building relationships with networking associates and raising the organisation’s profile.
*Team Collaboration: Actively participate in team meetings, contributing ideas, updating on client pipelines, and learning about upcoming initiatives.
*Social Media Engagement: Use platforms like LinkedIn to promote the organisation’s events, success stories, and other relevant updates.
*Incentives & Rewards You’ll benefit from a structured incentive programme, with rewards for both securing new members and up-selling. With a strong, receptive client audience, a strong brand and a reputable service offering, this role is ideal for a natural business networker who thrives on relationship-building.
About the Role:
*Location: Based daily out of Hatfield, with flexibility for travel from the office to events and client sites across Hertfordshire.
*Full-Time Role: A varied schedule that sometimes could include early-morning events or evening receptions.
*Car Required: Given the travel across the region, a valid driving licence is essential.
About you!

The perfect fit for this role and team is someone with an engaging personality, high standards of professionalism, who can be their authentic self and flex their communication style depending on their audience and the conversation. You will definitely need a proactive approach to business development. You’re a natural team player who brings energy and fresh ideas to the table, ready to help and adapt as needed.
If you’re looking to join an impactful organisation where you can leverage your networking skills and business acumen, this role could be an exceptional match. This position is available immediately due to a recent restructuring, and we at Tate are ready to support your application.
Please be aware this advert will remain open until the vacancy has been filled. Interviews will take place throughout this period, therefore we encourage you to apply early to avoid disappointment.
Tate is acting as an Employment Business in relation to this vacancy.
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