Business Development Manager

RMS Recruitment; England; On-site; GBP 45,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading client in the Automotive Industry is seeking a Business Development Manager at RMS Recruitment. This role involves nurturing customer relationships and developing business strategies across the UK. Candidates with experience in vehicle logistics, strong communication skills, and proficiency in Microsoft Office are encouraged to apply. Join a dynamic team focused on delivering innovative solutions and contribute to the company's growth in a competitive market.

Qualifications

• Experience in finished vehicle logistics preferred.
• Knowledge of MS Office and IT systems required.
• Excellent written and spoken English; French is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Manage customer accounts and develop new business opportunities.
• Contribute to budgeting and margin analysis.
• Oversee service implementation and develop KPIs.

Skills

KPI Management

Communication Skills

Project Management

Tools

Microsoft Office

MS PowerPoint

Bespoke IT systems

Job description

Are you looking for a new role with a variety of challenges and requiring a broad range of skills? RMS have an exciting opportunity to join a leading client within the Automotive Industry as a Business Development Manager.

As the Business Development Manager, your role is to identify, develop and nurture new customers across all UK business scopes. To develop, evolve and launch new logistical and operational services to contribute towards the targets of business development within the company.

Key Responsibilities:

• Customer & Business Development:
  Manage customer accounts in line with contractual commitments (SLAs, pricing, negotiation). Develop existing accounts and pursue new business opportunities across UK operations with a proactive, sales-focused approach. Lead client meetings, maintain a lead diary, and support tender management.
  
• Commercial & Financial Management:
  Contribute to budgeting and margin analysis. Construct sales prices and development budgets in collaboration with relevant teams. Coordinate subcontractor activities and support UK tender participation.
  
• Operational & Data Coordination:
  Oversee service implementation against agreed specifications and develop KPIs with internal teams. Support internal data sharing and reporting in collaboration with Groupe colleagues.
  
• Market Intelligence & Promotion:
  Conduct market research and competitive analysis to identify new markets and services. Assist in creating promotional materials with UK and Groupe marketing teams.
  
• Quality, Safety & Compliance:
  Ensure work meets client and internal quality standards. Adhere to all safety and security procedures in line with company policy.
  

As an ideal candidate, you would have:

• Experience in the finished vehicle logistics market is preferable
• Good level of insight in KPI management, management by results and processes, or ability to rapidly assimilate this.
• Good knowledge of Microsoft Office, as a user.
• Knowledge of, and experience using, bespoke manufacturing/sales, logistics and reporting IT systems.
• Good knowledge and practical usage of MS Powerpoint: construction and delivery of presentation material, internal and external
• Experience in successfully managing projects through the use of third parties.
• Excellent written and spoken English - French would be an advantage, but not essential
• Excellent communication skills, on the ground , with clients at multiple levels.

If you have a flair for delivering new business opportunities, process improvements and innovations, then please apply below or email across a CV directly to (url removed)

RMS is an equal opportunities employer, if you have not been contacted within 7 days following your application, please accept this as you have not been successful on this occasion.