Business Development Executive

Ensign-Bickford Aerospace & Defense; Manchester; On-site; GBP 28,000 - 50,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive base salary

Pension plan

Professional development opportunities

Paid time off

Professional development

Job summary

A leading aerospace and defense company in Manchester is seeking a motivated Business Development Executive to join their sales team. This role requires a Bachelor’s degree in a scientific discipline and a strong interest in sales. The candidate will be responsible for identifying prospects, building client relationships, and promoting scientific products. The position offers a competitive salary, performance incentives, and a supportive team environment.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Biology, Chemistry, Physics, or related field.
• Experience working within a laboratory environment is preferred.
• Strong interest in sales and customer engagement.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to learn technical product details and explain them clearly.

Responsibilities

• Identify and reach out to potential clients via calls, emails, and networking.
• Present and promote scientific products using compelling arguments.
• Collaborate with internal teams to ensure customer satisfaction.
• Maintain accurate records of sales activities in CRM systems.
• Collaborate with internal teams to ensure customer satisfaction.
• Attend industry events, trade shows, and training sessions.
• Meet or exceed monthly and quarterly sales targets.
• Provide after-sales support and follow-up to ensure client retention.

Skills

Client engagement

Sales techniques

Communication

Technical knowledge

Self-motivated

Education

Bachelor’s degree in a scientific discipline

Tools

Microsoft Office

CRM tools

Job description

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