Business Development Manager

UPERGY Group; Metropolitan Borough of Solihull; On-site; GBP 31,000 - 63,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in battery solutions is seeking a Business Development Manager for its Solihull site. The successful candidate will be responsible for winning new business and managing customer relationships. The role demands strong communication skills, a proactive approach, and experience in business development. The position offers a permanent contract with a competitive salary ranging from £31,800 to £62,040, including OTE.

Qualifications

• Experience in winning new business required.
• Confident telephone manner vital.
• Ability to manage public and private tenders essential.

Responsibilities

• Prospect and win new businesses.
• Partner with marketing to develop campaigns.
• Maintain knowledge of relevant products and services.

Skills

Commercially-minded

Strong communication skills

Proficiency in MS Office/CRM

Ability to build rapport with stakeholders

Self-motivated

Strong attention to detail

Time management skills

Job description

Overview

UPERGY is a French company founded in 1996, specialised in the sale of batteries, chargers, and lighting for both individuals and professionals. With an international presence, the group now markets its products through 300 employees spread across its various sites worldwide. The company is a PLC and achieved nearly €45 million in revenue in 2023.

At UPERGY, we place people at the heart of our business, which is why joining our group means sharing our values: Cooperation, Respect, Friendliness, Ambition, Excellence, Creativity.

Role

Position: Business Development Manager (permanent contract) – Solihull site.

We are looking for a Business Development Manager on a permanent contract for our site in Solihull.

Responsibilities

• Prospect, qualify and win new businesses within agreed parameters.
• Qualify, distribute and close inbound leads from web and marketing activities.
• Partner with the marketing team to develop campaigns to generate leads within agreed market sectors.
• Manage a pipeline of customer opportunities from inception to a win.
• Maintain up-to-date knowledge of relevant products and services.
• Develop internal relationships with colleagues across the business to provide the best level of service to customers.
• Actively assist and support colleagues as required.

Profile / Skills

• Commercially-minded with experience of winning new business.
• Ability to build rapport and influence senior external stakeholders.
• Confident telephone manner and tenacious sales approach.
• Self-motivated and confident in using initiative.
• Ability to create solutions for customer requirements.
• Strong communication and team-working skills.
• Strong attention to detail and administrative skills.
• Ability to apply / win / manage public and private tenders.
• Demonstrate excellent time management and ability to multitask.
• Proficiency in using MS Office / CRM.

The ideal candidate will be highly organized, confident and possess an entrepreneurial flair. The successful candidate will be professional, proactive and have experience of managing an existing customer base, as well as developing new business.

Contract and Organisation

• Starting date: As soon as possible.
• Contract: Permanent contract / Full time.
• Location: Solihull.
• Salary:
  • Basic: £31 800 - £44 400
  • OTE: £4 200 - £17 640
  • Total: £31 800 – £62 040

Equal Opportunity

UPERGY is committed to creating a diverse and equal working environment and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, colour, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, genetics, disability or age. UPERGY is also committed to compliance with all fair employment practices regarding citizenship and immigration status.