Clicks2Customers UK, a specialist paid search agency, is recruiting for a Business Development Manager to develop new business opportunities in the UK and Europe.

The role is focused purely on new business and suited to a highly self-motivated sales professional with exceptional drive and sales skills. The target market is Marketing Directors and eCommerce Directors of major online merchants as well as their agencies.

Job purpose:
The development and generation of new paid search client accounts for Clicks2Customers UK.

• New business development including lead generation, appointment setting, proposal development and presentation, negotiation and deal closing (signed Memorandum of Understanding)
• Handover client to Paid Search team and account manager
• Manage and maintain the pipeline of new clients
• Networking and attendance of industry conferences and events
• Maintain a high level of Search Industry knowledge

• Proven sales ability and successful track record, preferably in the UK and European online marketing sector
• Ability to demonstrate an excellent conceptual understanding of technology (search engines, pay per click marketing, SEO, etc).
• Excellent negotiation skills and ability to ‘close the deal’
• Strong client management skills
• Experience in dealing with blue chip clients and presenting to senior management
• Solution focused problem solving skills
• Self-starter with a determined approach to researching and analyzing new business opportunities.
• Excellent organizational and time management skills
• Strong relationship building and interpersonal skills
• Strong verbal and written communication skills
• Computer literacy