Business Development Manager

Meriden Media; Liverpool City Region; On-site; GBP 40,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading precision-engineered components provider is recruiting a Business Development Manager to drive growth and establish strong client relationships in sectors like Aerospace and Petrochemical. The role involves strategic planning, market research, and independence in managing your workflow. A successful candidate possesses sales experience in engineering and is self-motivated, with a focus on client satisfaction and integrity.

Benefits

25 days' holiday plus bank holidays

Company car provided

Generous bonus scheme

Pension scheme

Option to work from home post-training

Qualifications

• Experience in a Sales/Sales Consultant role within the Engineering sector.
• Outgoing personality with strong rapport-building skills.
• Professional and self-motivated attitude.

Responsibilities

• Identify and pursue new business opportunities.
• Develop and implement strategic growth plans.
• Build and maintain strong client relationships.
• Conduct market research and competitor analysis.
• Attend industry events and trade shows.

Skills

Sales experience

Relationship building

Market research

Strategic planning

Client satisfaction

Self-motivation

Job description

Job Title: Business Development Manager
Location: St Helens (WA9 4HU)
Salary: 40,000 + (DOE) with bonus opportunities
Shifts: Monday- Friday 09:00- 17:00
Contract Type: Permanent

We are currently recruiting for an experienced Business Development Manager with a strong interest in engineering, on behalf of our client who specialise in precision-machined components for high-profile industries, including Aerospace, Petrochemical, and Power Generation

As a Business Development Manager your duties will be;

• Identify and pursue new business opportunities
• Develop and implement strategic growth plans aligned with company objectives
• Build and maintain strong relationships with clients
• Conduct market research and competitor analysis
• Generate leads and follow up on sales enquiries to convert prospects into clients
• Able to work autonomously, managing your own diary and planning your working week in advance, to maximise business opportunities with new and existing clients to achieve personal and business sales targets.
• Attend industry events, trade shows, and networking functions to represent the company
• Provide regular performance reports and updates to senior management
• Ensure a high level of client satisfaction and retention through excellent service delivery
• Manage and plan sales budgets.

The successful Business Development Manager will have the following skills;

• Must have experience working in a Sales/ Sales Consultant role from an Engineering sector
• An outgoing and confident personality with the ability to build rapport, gain trust and maintain strong relationships with clients.
• A professional, self- motivated attitude, displaying honesty and integrity at all times and possess the ability to remain calm under pressure.

Additional Information

• 25 days' holiday plus bank holidays
• Company car provided.
• Generous bonus scheme that rewards high performance
• Pension scheme
• The option to work from home once fully trained, excluding client visits and weekly sales meetings.