Business Development Manager

Full Job Description

We are looking for a Business Development professional with a technical sales background in laser cutting and pressing.

You will identify new customers, secure new business and ensure continued growth by developing these customers to their maximum potential.

This is predominantly a new business development role, but you will also manage some existing customer accounts. You will understand the companies offerings and will include regular external customer interaction. This is a national role, predominantly securing the market in the North of England. Spending 3-4 days a week out on the road, visiting customers and prospecting.

ABOUT THE ROLE:

• Develop new business opportunities, prospecting potential new customers and also visiting current key customers
• Present, sell and translate the company capabilities in laser cutting and pressing
• Working to targets to help increase the profitability of the company
• Ensure customer requirements are fully understood and documented to enable accurate quotations
• Establish and develop strategic relationships with key customer accounts
• Responsible for your own sales budget within general engineering sectors
• To provide weekly / monthly sales reports as required.

ABOUT YOU:

• A proven track record within sales, new business development and account management
• Sound engineering knowledge, in particular Laser, Press, sheet metal and fabrication
• Full UK driving licence with the ability to visit clients, sites, customers and events nationwide
• Being the face of the business to represent the company in a professional manner
• A flexible approach to be able to adapt to changing and challenging requirements
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills with the ability to communicate at all levels
• Ability to remain focused on Quality and consistently reiterate its importance to others
• Strong problem-solving skills and the ability to generate innovative concepts and ideas

WHAT WE OFFER:

• A culture of shared values, goals, attitudes and business growth
• Competitive salary
• 33 days holiday (including statutory Public Holidays)
• Secure onsite free parking
• Life Assurance plan (Death in Service)
• Monthly Prize Draw
• Company pension plan
• Reduced gym membership
• Healthcare Scheme
• Colleague Referral Programme: we pay you for successfully referring people to join our team
• Company wide initiatives to share in our future success
• A blend of training to support your career development

WORKING HOURS:

37.5 hours per week

Monday - Friday (Apply online only) (1500 finish on Friday)