SME Business Development Manager (Telecoms)

About the job

SME Business Development Manager (Telecoms)

Would you like to work for Opus, one of the UK’s largest independent Managed Service Providers who were awarded Company of the Year and the Business Growth award at the Surrey Business Awards 2022? 

Due to our impressive consistent growth and strong ambitions within the IT & Telecoms sector, we are currently recruiting for an SME Business Development Manager (Telecoms) to who will be responsible for setting and agreeing their sales targets and then maintaining a good client relationship.

WHAT? This Role

• Salary of £38-£40K basic OTE £160K
• Uncapped commission
• 25 Days Holiday + UK Bank Holidays
• Optional Hybrid working

As an individual you will need to have a high level of personal motivation, a willingness to adapt in a fast-paced environment and be an effective communicator.

Additionally, you will be responsible for:

• Identifying the number of calls, level of personal marketing and appointments required to achieve agreed sales targets
• Handling any company generated opportunities with diligence and professionalism
• Maintaining proper client and prospect records and database
• Continuing product and technical training to keep current with developments in the Telecom’s arena to enhance your professional development
• Working responsibly and professionally with other teams and departments
• Representing the company in a professional courteous and dignified manner

Other organisations may call this role National Account Manager, Sales Manager or Telecoms Sales Executive.

WHO? About you

Our aim is to attract, develop and retain the industries most talented people, and we’re keen to hear from individuals that have the same values as we do and want to work in an inclusive, friendly, and supportive environment.

We are seeking a Business Development Manager (Telecoms) who is/has:

• 2 years or above sales experience within the Telecoms sector
• Ability to understand the effects of technical advances in relation to client benefits
• Ability to work under pressure and to tight deadlines with strong planning and negotiation skills
• Worked with a variety of clients in an SME/Major environment not SMB
• Degree or Equivalent
• IT Competency
• High level of personal motivation.
• Ability to communicate at all levels
• Positive attitude and behaviour, as well as trustworthy, credible and reliable nature

WHY? The Benefits

• Pension and Life Assurance
• Wellbeing, Financial and Legal Support
• Long service awards
• Regular evaluation and salary reviews
• Refer a friend bonus scheme - £1,000
• Staff recognition awards 
• Company events summer and Christmas including social gatherings
• Friday social events
• Seasonal Surprise Deliveries 
• Within walking distance of train station and town centre
• Ability to buy or sell 5 days holiday

WHERE? OPUS

Established in 1992, with over 110 employees, Opus is an independent, privately-owned technology provider, based in Reigate, Surrey integrating best of breed solutions, to deliver tailored, managed services to medium and large enterprises from both the private and public sector nationwide. Our world-class expertise is delivered by our internal teams, while leveraging best of breed technology partners such as Microsoft, Mitel, 8x8, Cirrus, Five9, Gamma where we have achieved platinum partner status. 

We deliver an outstanding customer experience and are the only MSP to be awarded the Service Mark accreditation from the Institute of Customer Service.

Our Values

• Aim High and Think Big
• Keep Learning
• Work Together
• Respect Each Other
• Make it Personal
• Never Ever Give Up

WHEN? Next steps

If you are seeking your next exciting challenge as an SME Business Development Manager (Telecoms), please hit the apply button and remember to attach your CV and a covering email explaining why you would be the ideal candidate for this role.