Business Development Manager
Hybrid
London, United Kingdom
Freelance
25-04-2025
Job Specifications
Based in London and Swindon, with a hybrid office/WFH policy
Due to our exceptionally fast growth, an opportunity has arisen to join the Business Development Team as Business Development Manager.
Working alongside and reporting to Senior Business Development Manager, youll be responsible for bringing in new clients into the business and selling prospects a solution of growing their businesses through online marketplaces such as Amazon, eBay, Wayfair & Onbuy.
Optimizon is one of the UKs most exciting and fast-growing agencies, dedicated to building and protecting brands on marketplaces all over the world. Founded in 2016 as an Amazon agency, we now have clients on eBay, Wayfair, Onbuy, Mano Mano, DIY.com and many more.
Based in London, Swindon, and Seattle, with a hybrid office/WFH policy, we are a full service multi-team agency, led by our Account Managers, supported by our Creative, Advertising, Data Analysis and Technical teams.
You will be part of a friendly and supportive team and have the opportunity to work with some fantastic and well-established clients and brands. You will also receive access to the Amazon learning console to conduct the relevant training and receive support and training both on-the-job and externally. If this role sounds of interest, then we would love to hear from you!
Responsibilities
Lead Qualification:
Outbound Leads
Lead Management
Reporting
Database Management:
Partner Program
You will manage any subsequent leads that come through as referrals from these partners. You will be a key part of revenue generation for the business.
Administration
Reviewing proposals prior to sending to prospects
Creating and checking contracts
Creating and checking partner agency agreements
Note-taking for internal and prospect meetings
Arranging Client Feedback calls for current clients
How We Will Support You
You will be supported to ensure you become familiar with the tools needed to succeed at the job very quickly. We are developing a content library so you can pick which thought-leadership piece will help you connect with a prospect. Their role will be to ensure you are coached and supported throughout your probationary period and put in the best possible position to succeed and meet or exceed your own sales targets.
Requirements
1-2 Years experience in selling marketplaces services such as Amazon, eBay & Wayfair
You are experienced in selling a technical service such as SAAS or PPC
You want to work in a small, fast-growing team not a big corporate
You understand that the most successful salespeople work on their listening, questioning and customer-service skills.
You are competitive and like setting yourself targets to aim for. You are willing to work continuously on your communication skills (everyone is always learning!) and receive constructive feedback in order to make a success of the role.
Bigger picture vision
You will enjoy continuous professional development and always want to improve your sales skills
Excellent verbal and written communication with good attention to detail
You are very organised and self-motivated with the ability to shift between different pieces of work all with different urgency and priorities
Comfortable working in the ambiguous business environment that comes with being a small and fast-growing team.
Eager and able to learn new systems and processes quickly.
Great knowledge of Excel, Word and PowerPoint
A genuine interest in Amazon and eBay or eCommerce selling
What Youll Get In Return
There is a competitive salary on offer with uncapped commission and benefits including social events, generous holidays, a fun working environment in a friendly, fast-paced team and free Amazon Prime after passing your probationary period.
35 Days Paid Holiday leave
Paid sick leave
EMI scheme, a % share in the business growth (after 6 months)
Amazon Prime
Birthday off on the weekday
Enhanced Maternity/ Paternity leave
Based in London and Swindon, with a hybrid office/WFH policy
Company conferences and social events
Free eye tests and frame discounts
PerkBox
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About the Company
Data-led e-commerce across the digital shelf! At Optimizon, we specialise in leveraging the power of Amazon and other online marketplace platforms to drive unparalleled success for our clients. Through data-driven strategies and in-depth market analysis, we equip brands with the tools they need to thrive in the competitive e-commerce landscape. Here's what we offer: Amazon/marketplace Optimization: We excel in maximizing sales and visibility on the world's largest online marketplaces, ensuring your products stand out fro... Know more
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