Business Development Manager

Kingscroft Professional Resources; Stafford; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A specialist manufacturing firm in the UK is seeking a Business Development Manager to identify new opportunities in the automotive market. The role involves key account management and working closely with engineering teams to drive sales and manage customer projects. The ideal candidate will have automotive sector experience and a track record of developing business opportunities.

Qualifications

• Experience in business development within the automotive sector.
• Confidence in managing customer relationships with OEM and Tier 1 suppliers.
• Ability to develop strategic account plans.

Responsibilities

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

Skills

Business Development

Key Account Management

Sales Negotiation

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 RD, 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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