Business Development Manager

Michael Page (UK); East Midlands; On-site; GBP 66,000 - 73,000; Full time

Job summary

A well-established organisation in the industrial sector is seeking a Business Development Manager to expand business opportunities in Europe. The ideal candidate will have a solid sales background, excellent communication skills, and a proactive approach to securing new partnerships. The role offers a competitive salary between £66,000 to £73,000 and benefits like a pension scheme and private health cover.

Benefits

Competitive salary

7%/14% pension scheme

Private health cover

25 days of holiday leave

Qualifications

• Strong background in sales or business development in the industrial/manufacturing sector.
• Proven ability to identify and capitalise on new opportunities.
• Excellent communication and negotiation skills.
• Strategic approach to new business development.
• Strong analytical skills for market research.
• Ability to work independently and manage multiple priorities.

Responsibilities

• Identify and pursue new business opportunities.
• Develop and implement strategic sales plans.
• Maintain and nurture relationships with clients.
• Conduct market research and competitor analysis.
• Prepare and deliver presentations and proposals.
• Collaborate with internal teams.
• Monitor and report on sales performance.
• Represent the company at industry events.

Skills

Sales background in industrial/manufacturing sector

Excellent communication and negotiation skills

Strong analytical skills

Ability to identify new business opportunities

Proactive and results-driven approach

Job description

Overview

About Our Client

This role is with a well-established organisation in the industrial/manufacturing sector. As a medium-sized company, it has a strong reputation for delivering high-quality products and services to its clients.

Job Description

The Business Development Manager - Europe will have an industrial background; it doesn’t matter what you have sold. The role focuses on expanding business opportunities in the European market.

• Identify and pursue new business opportunities to drive revenue growth.
• Develop and implement strategic sales plans tailored to the industrial/manufacturing sector.
• Maintain and nurture strong relationships with existing clients while securing new partnerships.
• Conduct market research and competitor analysis to identify trends and opportunities.
• Prepare and deliver compelling presentations and proposals to potential clients.
• Collaborate with internal teams to ensure seamless delivery of products and services.
• Monitor and report on sales performance, providing insights and recommendations for improvement.
• Represent the company at industry events and networking opportunities.

The Successful Applicant

A successful Business Development Manager for Europe should have:

• A strong background in sales or business development within the industrial/manufacturing sector.
• Proven ability to identify and capitalise on new business opportunities.
• Excellent communication and negotiation skills.
• Strategic approach to new business development is key
• Strong analytical skills for market research and competitor analysis.
• Ability to work independently and manage multiple priorities effectively.
• Experience in creating and delivering persuasive presentations and proposals.
• A proactive and results-driven approach to achieving targets.

What's on Offer

• A competitive salary package of £66,000 to £73,000 per annum.
• Comprehensive benefits, including a 7%/14% pension scheme, private health cover, and 25 days of holiday leave.
• An opportunity to work in a respected organisation within the industrial/manufacturing sector.
• Supportive company culture with a focus on professional growth and development.

If you are an ambitious Business Development Manager looking to advance your career, we encourage you to apply.