Following the merger between Virgin Media O2 Business and Daisy Group last year, we’re taking the next step in our journey by announcing our new brand!
As O2 Business, we believe in the wonder of simplicity; the joy of that comes when technology works as it should, with reliability, clarity, and speed.
We’re incredibly excited about this next step in our journey and you could be on that journey too.
We’re looking for an Internal Business Development Manager who is required to proactively manage business partners over the phone, consisting of existing, dormant and new prospect partners. The overall objective of the role is to increase sales volume across a portfolio of products, maintain or increase partner satisfaction and be an ambassador for O2 Business.
Hours of work: Monday to Friday 9:00am – 5:30pm (37.5 hours)
What You'll Be Doing
As an Internal Business Development Manager, you will:
* The primary sales responsibility of the IBDM is the growth and development of O2 Business branded mobile products
* Carry out daily proactive call out campaigns with partners to ensure that O2 Business maintains a strong presence with the business partners
* Provide a weekly report of the challenges and successes of the territory and ensure that the pipeline is kept up to date and that accurate sales forecasts are provided on a weekly basis.
* Increase run rate business from existing partners, convert dormant partners into active partners and fully qualify and grow new prospects
* Be fully responsible for the satisfaction of partners by dealing with queries in a timely manner and engaging with the relevant departments to give constructive feedback and permanent resolution ideas to remove the area of dissatisfaction for the future
* Ensure achievable expectations are set at all times
* Devise and implement ongoing growth and retention strategies through effective and documented trusted advisor engagement with the dealer principle of key partners
What We’re Looking For
* Previous end user customer experience
* Previous partner / indirect channel sales experience
* Telecoms sales experience
* Gravitas, presence and strong interpersonal skills to build strong and lasting relationships at all levels, quickly gaining respect and credibility
* Excellent communications skills; verbal and written
* Enthusiastic and a curious learner
* Ability to work under pressure
* Excellent customer/partner relations skills
* Managing own workload through planning and prioritisation is essential
* Strong organisational skills
* Strong team worker
* Computer literate
What’s in it for you
Our ethos is simple: the more you put in, the more you get out.
What we Offer:
25 days holiday + bank holidays, with an extra day for each year of service (up to 30 days!)
An extra day off on your birthday or if you're getting married
£500 referral bonus – bring great people, get rewarded!
Professional development – training and support to help you grow
Eye care vouchers and discounted Medicash membership for healthcare savings
Exclusive Virgin media and O2 deals for you and your family/friends
Exclusive discounts and savings at over 1,200 retailers
At O2 Business, we’re passionate about developing those who drive results and build rewarding careers. As an Internal Business Development Manager, this is your chance to make a real impact.
Apply Now and take the first step toward your career at O2 Business. Every CV is carefully reviewed by a member of our hiring team. We’ll be in touch soon to talk more about the role and the journey ahead
Salary description
£26000.00 - £26000.00 per year