Business Development Manager

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

Job summary

Kingscroft Professional Resources is recruiting a Business Development Manager for a specialist manufacturing business serving the automotive, off-highway and general engineering sectors in the UK. You will develop new business opportunities, manage key accounts, and lead commercial discussions across engineering and procurement teams.

The role involves identifying market opportunities, supporting product development feedback, and overseeing customer projects from enquiry to production launch,

Qualifications

• Experience in developing new business within automotive, off-highway, or rail supply chains.
• Ability to lead commercial discussions and negotiate contracts.
• Experience in RFQ processes and managing quotations.

Responsibilities

• Business Development - Identify and pursue new UK/European opportunities in automotive, truck, rail or aerospace.
• Key Account Management - Primary commercial contact for OEM and Tier 1 customers; develop account plans.
• Sales and Commercial Management - Achieve annual sales targets; prepare, deliver, and negotiate quotes and contracts; lead RFQ process.

Skills

Business Development

Key Account Management

Sales & Negotiation

Project Management

Job description

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 or rail 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 ,off highway and general engineering sectors. 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.

Your role will involve:

• Business Development - Identify and pursue relevant new business opportunities within the UK European automotive , truck , special purpose vehicle , rail or aerospace
• 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.