Business Development Manager

Hunter Selection Limited; Reading; Remote; GBP 55,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A UK-based recruitment consultancy is seeking a Business Development Manager to lead business development efforts in the elevator industry. This role involves market analysis, client acquisition, and managing existing customer relationships. Ideal candidates will have relevant lifting industry experience, excellent negotiation skills, and a proven track record in sales. The position offers a competitive salary and opportunities for advancement.

Benefits

Company car - Audi A5

Company phone and laptop

Excellent training and development scheme

Pension

Qualifications

• Proven experience in the elevator industry is a must.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
• Track record of meeting and exceeding sales targets.

Responsibilities

• Drive new business and manage existing clients.
• Develop and implement strategic plans for market penetration.
• Lead negotiations and secure favorable terms with clients.

Skills

Relevant industry experience - Lifting industry

Proven experience in business development and sales

Strong understanding of elevator equipment

Excellent communication

Negotiation and presentation skills

Results-oriented

Job description

Benefits

• £55,000 - £60,000
• Senior level role with opportunity to further progress within the organisation
• Company car - Audi A5
• Company phone and laptop
• Excellent training and development scheme
• Pension

This company have a dynamic work environment, they believe in team work and trust, they would like creative minds and are always looking for innovation and new ideas. They are currently experiencing exciting growth plans with work orders and projects growing at a rapid rate, naturally this has led to the requirement for a Business Development Manager to lead their multi-disciplined team. You will be based at home travelling to customer sites to drive new business and manage existing clients.

Role & Responsibilities

• Market Analysis and Strategy Development
• Conduct thorough market research to identify key players, potential clients, and market trends.
• Develop and implement strategic plans to penetrate and expand the market within Lift Control Systems and Elevator Door equipment, including any new products.
• Sales and Client Acquisition
• Identify and target elevator installers, consultants, and other potential clients in the designated territory.
• A strong focus required on consultants
• Build and nurture strong relationships with key decision-makers and influencers in the industry.
• Conduct product presentations and demonstrations to showcase the features and benefits of the company
• Negotiation and Deal Closure
• Lead negotiations to secure favourable terms and agreements with clients.
• Quotation creation.
• Close deals and achieve sales targets within the assigned territory.
• Work closely with the internal team to ensure timely and accurate order fulfilment.
• Customer Relationship Management
• Retain and grow with existing customers.
• Provide exceptional customer service to existing clients, addressing inquiries, concerns.
• Continuously engage with clients to understand their evolving needs and preferences.
• Collaboration and Coordination
• Collaborate with the marketing team to develop effective promotional materials and campaigns.
• Coordinate with the technical and support teams to ensure seamless communication and collaboration between departments.
• LinkedIn presence to be utilised, with regular promotional posts added.

Knowledge, Skills & Experience

• Relevant industry experience - Lifting industry is a must.
• Proven experience in business development and sales, within the elevator industry.
• Strong understanding of elevator equipment.
• Excellent communication, negotiation, and presentation skills.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
• Results-oriented with a track record of meeting and exceeding sales targets.
• Willingness to travel within the designated territory.
• Ambitious, persuasive, diplomatic and, must have excellent written and verbal communication skills

If you are interested in this position please click 'apply'.

Hunter Selection Limited is a recruitment consultancy with offices UK wide, specialising in permanent & contract roles within Engineering & Manufacturing, IT & Digital, Science & Technology and Service & Sales sectors.

Please note as we receive a high level of applications we can only respond to applicants whose skills & qualifications are suitable for this position. No terminology in this advert is intended to discriminate against any of the protected characteristics that fall under the Equality Act 2010.

For the purposes of the Conduct Regulations 2003, when advertising permanent vacancies we are acting as an Employment Agency, and when advertising temporary/contract vacancies we are acting as an Employment Business.