Business Development Manager

Business Development Manager - Hoopers Probate Genealogists Since 1923 when Alfred Hooper founded the company bearing his name, Hoopers has set the standard for the profession of probate genealogy – the tracing of missing beneficiaries. Over a century on, we pride ourselves on maintaining friendly working relationships whilst delivering a quality of service that is unmatched. About the role Hoopers have an exciting full-time opportunity for a Business Development Manager based from our London office on a hybrid basis. The role will be focusing on the management and expansion of our existing client base and identifying new business opportunities across the UK which will involve travelling to meet clients. This position is key to our expansion strategy in both the Public and Legal Sectors, building long term business partnerships and driving revenue growth. The ideal candidate for this role will have demonstratable experience within business development or sales within the public sector, legal or financial services. To be successful within the role, we are looking for a strong communicator who can build & retain both internal and external relationships; as well as this, we are looking for a candidate who has a proven track record of excelling in sales targets, business goals and objectives. Key responsibilities

• Relationship management to build and develop strong client partnerships.
• Identify and understand client needs to deliver new services and business opportunities.
• Developing sales strategies to successfully target new business through market research, networking to key prospective clients
• Manage social media to proactively enhance the company presence and brand awareness to increase customer engagement and loyalty.
• Organising business events, conferences and exhibitions to engage with both existing and new clients
• Supporting technology developments to improve management and client reporting, productivity and performance Additional requirements
• Proficient in MS Office Suite.
• A full UK driving licence and own car.
• Legal right to work documentation.
• Social media experience desirable but not essential We are excited to offer a position with an abundant opportunity for growth; we offer, a performance dependant bonus and a competitive salary. Do you want to join a friendly company with an opportunity to work in a fast-paced exciting industry where you will learn quickly from experienced staff? If so, please attach your CV together with a cover letter detailing what makes you an excellent fit for this role to hoopersjobs@hoopers.co.uk expressing your interest.