Business Development Manager

Kingscroft Professional Resources; England; On-site; GBP 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

A specialist manufacturing company in the automotive sector is seeking a Business Development Manager to identify and pursue new business opportunities. You will be the main contact for designated OEM and Tier 1 customers, working to achieve sales targets and manage accounts. The ideal candidate has experience in the automotive supply chain and excels in project management. This role offers a unique opportunity to contribute to the company's success.

Qualifications

• Experience in working with automotive suppliers.
• Confidence in developing enquiries into business opportunities.
• Ability to manage RFQ processes and lead commercial discussions.

Responsibilities

• Identify and pursue new business opportunities in the UK/European automotive market.
• Act as primary contact for OEM and Tier 1 customers.
• Achieve annual sales targets aligned with company objectives.
• Monitor market trends and provide feedback for innovation.
• Oversee customer projects from initial enquiry to production launch.

Skills

Business Development

Key Account Management

Sales Management

Market Analysis

Project Management

Job description

Overview

Are you a skilled Business Development Manager looking for a new role? As a BDM, are you confident working with large OEMs and into the automotive / off highway supply chain? Can you take technical products to the industry, working across engineering and procurement teams to deliver engineering projects?

Kingscroft have been asked to recruit a Business Development Manager for a specialist manufacturing business supplying components and manufacturing services into the automotive and off highway sector. As the ideal candidate you will have experience of working with automotive suppliers and be confident in developing enquiries into business opportunities for this specialist manufacturer.

Responsibilities

• Business Development - Identify and pursue new business opportunities within the UK/European automotive market.
• Key Account Management - Act as the primary commercial contact for designated OEM and Tier 1 customers. Develop account plans to support customer growth strategies and increase market share.
• Sales and Commercial Management - Achieve annual sales targets in line with company objectives. Prepare, deliver, and negotiate quotations, contracts, and agreements. Manage the RFQ (Request for Quotation) process and lead commercial discussions with customers.
• Market Product Development Support - Monitor and analyse market trends, competitor activities, and customer needs. Provide feedback to R&D, engineering, and product management teams to support innovation and product improvement.
• Project Management - Together with the Project Team; overseeing customer projects from initial enquiry through to production launch.

This is a fantastic opportunity to play a key role in the continued success of this well positioned and well invested company. Please apply today for a confidential discussion on the role and business.

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