Business Development / Sales Managers

A Business Development or Sales Manager plans and directs sale of products or services to customers. Coordinates sales distribution. Establishes sales territories, quotas and/or goals for staff, and provides training for sales representatives. Analyses sales data to monitor customer preferences and develops strategies for increasing sales.

About this Career

Average Salary

£38,444

New workers start at around £22,254. Normal pay is £38,444 per year. Highly experienced workers can earn up to £64,844

Annual Openings

148

Job counts include both employed and self-employed persons in London, and do not distinguish between full and part-time jobs

Daily Tasks

Builds relationships with clients, negotiates new business contracts, plans specifications and prepares details of the requirements for a project.
Manages a marketing team and directs the implementation of marketing strategies for products and services.
Produces reports and recommendations concerning marketing and sales strategies for senior management.
Compiles and analyses sales figures, prepares proposals for marketing campaigns and promotional activities.
Discusses employer’s or client’s requirements, carries out surveys or other market research and analyses customers’ reactions to product, packaging, price, etc.
Liaises with other senior staff to determine the range of goods or services to be sold, contributes to the development of sales strategies and setting of sales targets.

Skills Employers are looking for

Skills	Importance
Active Listening	85%
Reading Comprehension	83%
Speaking	79%
Writing	77%
Active Learning	76%
Monitoring	75%
Critical Thinking	72%
Mathematics	63%
Science	61%
Learning Strategies	59%