Business Development Manager

www.findapprenticeship.service.gov.uk - Jobboard; Wolverhampton; On-site; GBP 42,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading fastener industry firm in Wolverhampton is looking for an experienced Business Development Manager to maintain and grow their customer base. Responsibilities include visiting clients, identifying new prospects, and providing technical support. The role requires strong sales experience, excellent communication skills, and proficiency in MS Office. Candidates must have the right to work in the UK and cannot be sponsored for a visa.

Benefits

Car Allowance

Pension

Qualifications

• Experience in selling fasteners or fixings.
• Ability to negotiate and influence others.
• Meticulous attention to detail.

Responsibilities

• Visit current customers to maintain and develop sales.
• Identify and convert new prospects.
• Provide technical support and training.

Skills

Sales experience in fasteners/fixings

Negotiation and influence

Interpersonal skills

Organizational skills

MS Office proficiency

Job description

Business Development Manager, Wolverhampton/West Midlands, up to £50k + Car Allowance + Pension

My client is a specialist within the Fastener Industry; they are currently looking to recruit a proven Business Development Manager to be field based. This is a field-based sales/business development role selling a high-quality range of products to customers across the UK.

Key Responsibilities: -
Visit current customers regularly face to face to maintain and develop sales.
• Identify and convert new prospects to grow market share.
• Understand the application and requirements of the customer and then identify the appropriate products for the specific application.
• Work closely with customers ensuring they are aware of the range on offer whilst having the technical knowledge and information required to make the correct purchasing decisions.
• Identify opportunities and range gaps and develop new product solutions with the product management team to bring to market.
• Offer technical support to contractors/third parties and deliver appropriate training and technical information as and when required.
• To understand and look for strategic opportunities with potential customers and third parties and delivery strategic proposals to support these opportunities.
• Liaise with Marketing and Sales management to ensure all market trends and new service requirements are communicated.
• Monitor and maintain quotation log/funnel.
• Ensure all customer queries are resolved efficiently and effectively.

Skills and Experience Required:
• Experienced in selling fasteners / fixings.
• Network of existing contacts would be advantageous.
• Meticulous attention to detail and used to effectively manage customer led projects.
• Demonstrate an ability to negotiate and influence others both internally and externally.
• Excellent interpersonal skills and the ability to communicate well with others.
• Self-motivated and ambitious with good commercial acumen.
• Excellent organisational skills with the ability to be flexible, multitask and prioritise.
• Proficient in the use of MS Office (PowerPoint, Word, and Excel).

We are unable to accept or process applications from candidates who are currently living outside of the United Kingdom.

VISA Sponsorship: The client is unable to provide VISA sponsorship (now or in the future) and therefore cannot employ anyone who does not have full leave to remain and work in the UK. During the recruitment process you will be asked to provide evidence of your Right to Work in the UK.