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Business Development Manager

  • Commercial
  • London, GB
  • Permanent
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Reference code: JR128137

Established in London in 1814 Purdey are today world renowned for the finest craftsman made side by side and over and under shotguns and double barrel and bolt action rifles, each one fully bespoke to their client's specifications and needs. Purdey's exclusive range of men and women's shooting and country clothing and accessories reflects the same attention to detail.

 

The primary goal of this role is to interact with and source new potential clients for Purdey across Clothing Sales, Gun Sales, and The Shooting School. This involves building a clear strategy and working closely with sales teams to identify and pass on new opportunities, requiring the ability to adeptly build and manage relationships with both individual clients on a one-to-one basis and with corporate entities, seamlessly switching between these engagement styles as needed.

HOW WILL YOU MAKE AN IMPACT

Develop yearly and quarterly strategies for identifying new client opportunities for Purdey.

  • Proactively research and identify new client opportunities outside the organisation, developing a robust pipeline of prospects and engaging them to convert into clients.
  • Exploit the Corporate, Institutional, Club and HNW networks for potential clients.
  • Prospect the existing database and collaborate with sales teams to find opportunities with returning clients.
  • Collaborate with other Richemont Maisons to share and pass on potential opportunities to the sales team.
  • Work towards achieving monthly goals within a pipeline management system.
  • One to one interaction with potential clients.

HOW WILL YOU EXPERIENCE SUCCESS:

  • A strategic thinker who is also highly action-oriented and adept at practical implementation.
  • Demonstrated success in business development, particularly with High-Net-Worth Individuals (HNWI) and luxury brands.
  • Highly self-motivated and driven.
  • Experience in networking and establishing contacts across various industries.
  • A proven history of delivering tangible results.
  • Ability to work effectively across different departments and show genuine interest in all aspects of the business.
  • Excellent interpersonal skills.

YOUR JOURNEY WITH US:

We aim to provide a valuable recruitment process, allowing you to gain exposure to some key decision makers and influencing individuals.

  • 1st - Richemont Talent Team
  • 2nd - Line Manager Interview
  • 3rd - HR / Purdey Senior Manager Interview
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Building on Centuries Of Tradition​

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