Business Development Manager

New Appointments Group; England; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 46,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading supplier company in the Thanet area is seeking a permanent Business Development Manager. The successful candidate will focus on new business generation and maintain relationships with clients while handling high-value projects. This role offers a salary of approximately £40,000 per annum, a company car, and the possibility of commission.

Benefits

Company car

Potential commission scheme

Qualifications

• Previous experience in sales or BDM roles within engineering, construction, or manufacturing.
• Experience with high-value projects and consultative sales.
• Flexibility and initiative in supporting wider business needs.

Responsibilities

• Focus on new business generation through warm and cold leads.
• Build and maintain relationships with clients across the UK.
• Conduct site visits, prepare quotes, and support with business operations.

Skills

Sales experience

Business Development

Client relationship management

Commercial awareness

Job description

We are working with an established supplier company based in the Thanet area who are looking for a Business Development Manager to be employed permanently.

Offering a salary of circa 40,000/annum, a company car and a potential commission scheme. This is a great role for the right person.

Main Duties & Responsibilities:

• Focus on new business generation, both warm and cold leads.
• Build and maintain relationships with a wide range of clients across the UK.
• Confident, proactive, and commercially aware - able to speak with authority and represent the business on site.
• Conduct site visits, take measurements and photos, liaise with Designer, prepare and send accurate quotes.
• Comfortable with travel for site visits (approximately 2 days a week).
• Experience of introducing and implementing a CRM system is highly desirable.
• Willingness to support wider business needs - e.g. sending purchase orders, helping during staff holidays, answering the phones, supporting with enquiries, etc.

Essential Requirements:

• Previous experience in sales or BDM roles within a similar or relevant industry (e.g. engineering, construction, manufacturing, estimating).
• Comfortable with high-value projects and a consultative sales process.
• Happy to be based in office rather than remote working.
• Confident and presentable, with initiative and flexibility.
• Training/courses can be offered to bridge any industry-specific knowledge gaps.

Local candidates need only apply.

Please note this position is only suitable for candidates who are already able to live and work in the UK without restriction.

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