steven elvis
walsall,Staffordshire
Summary
Proactive Business Development Manager skilled in fostering strong relationships that support business objectives. Negotiates contracts effectively, expanding client base and ensuring mutual benefit. Implements tailored strategies to develop current accounts and maximise customer retention.
Overview
15
15
years of professional experience
Work History
Business Development Manager
Secura Labels
Measham, Derby
03.2011 - 11.2025
- Developed business plans that established revenue streams and supported growth objectives.
- Planned and developed winning strategies to increase sales, expand territories and boost market positioning.
- Closed long-term agreements through skilful negotiation.
- Negotiated contracts with new clients, securing profitable agreements that expanded the client base.
- Obtaining new business.
- Developing current accounts.
- Fostered long-term relationships with key clients, suppliers, and partners to support business objectives.
- Built business partnerships that enhanced customer acquisition and contributed to revenue generation.
- Optimised sales methods to best acquire, develop and retain customers.
- Identified cross-selling opportunities through ongoing customer needs analysis.
- Conducted site visits to assess client needs and gather project requirements.
- Produced quotes and proposals to provide value and benefits to prospective clients.
- Prepared reports and presentations detailing business development activities and outlining new initiatives.
- Researched prospective clients to develop and execute cold call lists.
- Maintained detailed record of sales activities and compared trends to identify underserved areas and opportunities for improvement.
- Prepared pricing strategies aligned with budget to meet needs of customers.
- Monitored project progress to ensure timely completion of tasks and deliverables.
- Managed purchasing processes to acquire necessary materials and supplies.
Education
A-Levels - Maths
St Francis of Assisi
West Midlands1977
Skills
- Business development
- Relationship management
- Sales strategy
- Market analysis
Hobbies and interests
- Football
- Tennis
Accomplishments
- Built and nurtured key client relationships to grow profit by [Number]%.
- Enhanced [Type] processes, implementing across department for increased productivity and profits.
- Planned and coordinated [Type] projects resulting in increased [Result].
- Recognised by management for [Type] behaviours, leading to increased [Result].
- Improved [Type] reviews by successfully handling customer complaints and implementing monthly staff training.
- Increased [Timeframe] company profits by [Number]% through [Action].
Tennis
- Team Captain
Timeline
Business Development Manager
Secura Labels
03.2011 - 11.2025
A-Levels - Maths
St Francis of Assisi