Business Development Manager

Vectis Recruitment; United Kingdom; On-site; GBP 45,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A global manufacturing company in the United Kingdom is seeking an experienced Business Development Manager to drive sales in various sectors, including automotive and pharmaceutical. The ideal candidate will have a proven sales track record and a strong understanding of heat exchangers. Responsibilities include developing customer relationships, identifying new business opportunities, and supporting contract negotiations. Travel may be required to meet clients and attend industry events.

Qualifications

• Proven track record of sales success.
• Experience in industrial sectors such as Rail, Marine, Power Generation.
• Good understanding of heat exchangers preferred.

Responsibilities

• Develop close relationships with key customers to maximise sales opportunities.
• Identify new business opportunities from existing and new sectors.
• Respond and action customer enquiries in a timely manner.

Skills

Strong commercial acumen

Proactive approach

Sales experience

Organizational skills

Time management

Job description

A global manufacturer with a long-standing reputation for excellence has a new vacancy for a Business Development Manager to join the team. The company supplies a wide range of sectors including automotive, energy, civil engineering, pharmaceutical and high-technology industries and due to ambitious growth plans, they are seeking a candidate with a strong understanding of heat exchangers and a proven track record of sales success.

The Role

• Develop close relationships with key customers to maximise sales opportunities.
• Identify new business opportunities from existing and new sectors (Industrial/manufacturing, pharma, facilities management Companies, FMCG, Energy, etc).
• Respond and action customer enquiries in a timely manner to support their requirements.
• Research, monitor and report market information and intelligence to management on potential opportunities.
• Build sound commercial relationships with key stakeholders within the wider business.
• Propose service or product solutions to meet customer requirements.
• Support the negotiation of new business contracts and bid submissions.
• Work closely with management, sales and operations team to maintain excellent service levels to customers.
• Visit customers and trade events to better understand requirements.
• Maintenance of data bases and reporting documents.

The Person

• Strong commercial acumen with proactive approach and demonstrate experience in maximising sales opportunities.
• Demonstrable sales experience, preferably within industrial sectors e.g., General Industrial, Rail, Marine, Power Generation, etc.
• Ideally a good understanding of heat exchangers. (preferable).
• Ability to work to tight deadlines and prioritise workload.
• Excellent organisation and time management; able to prioritise and plan effectively, working under pressure to meet deadlines.
• Willingness to travel as needed to customers and industry events.