Business Development Manager

This new position offers an opportunity for the successful candidate to create his/her own role within the company and to have a direct impact on the business. Rewards and remuneration will follow success.

The ideal candidate must have:   Minimum of 5 years commercial experience with substantial client contact   First-hand experience of the retail/leisure/FMCG industries   Demonstrable success in securing new and repeat business   The desire to be rewarded on results   A valid driving licence   Current UK or EU work permit (more information here)

Direct experience of working in both large and small firms would be advantageous with an in-depth understanding of the challenges faced by each. This is a highly autonomous role and the ideal candidate will be an ambitious, focused self-starter with a proven track record of achievement.

The successful candidate will:
	Produce and implement a comprehensive business development plan
	Initiate contacts with potential new clients
	Exploit business development opportunities within existing client-base
	Prepare winning proposals and tender documents
	Manage extensive in-house contacts database
	Provide a critical link between clients and project team activities
	Be an active member of the Allegra management team, contributing to business and organisational development