Business Development Manager - South

Morgan Ryder Associates; Reading; On-site; GBP 50,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A rapidly growing specialist manufacturing business seeks a Business Development Manager to lead their growth strategy. This dynamic role focuses on identifying new business opportunities and enhancing sales operations while fostering strong relationships with key accounts. The successful candidate will have experience in manufacturing, and excellent interpersonal skills.

Benefits

Fully expensed company car

Excellent development potential

Pension scheme

25 days holiday plus 8 bank holidays

Qualifications

• Experience in business development within manufacturing, ideally plastics.
• Ability to travel and spend at least three days a week with customers.

Responsibilities

• Identify and pursue new business opportunities including markets, clients and partnerships.
• Develop strategies to reach new business opportunities and achieve sales forecasts.

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Communication skills

Sales strategy

Business development

Sustainability awareness

Tools

CRM software

Microsoft Office

Job description

This rapidly growing specialist manufacturing business is committed to delivering high-quality products and services to its well-established client base.

The Sales Director is looking to attract a dynamic and results-driven Business Development Manager to drive growth strategy. The main focus will be on identifying new business opportunities, enhancing sales operations, and building strong relationships with key accounts.

Responsibilities:

1. Identify and pursue new business opportunities, including new markets, clients, partnerships, and products/services.
2. Develop and implement strategies to reach new business opportunities.
3. Build and maintain relationships with new and existing clients, understanding their needs and developing tailored proposals.
4. Pitch sales and products effectively to both new and existing clients.
5. Attend conferences and events to network with industry partners and stay updated on market trends.
6. Create and work towards achieving sales forecasts.

Candidate Requirements:

• Experience in business development within manufacturing, ideally plastics.
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills.
• A passion for sustainability.
• Ability to travel and spend at least three days a week out with customers.
• Proficiency in CRM software and Microsoft Office.

What We Offer:

• Salary circa £50,000
• Bonus up to £6,000
• Fully expensed company car
• Excellent development potential
• Pension scheme
• 25 days holiday plus 8 bank holidays

Interested? Please follow the 'apply now' link to send your CV to Emma Brighouse at Morgan Ryder Associates.

At Morgan Ryder, we offer a full range of employment opportunities, from short-term and fixed-term temporary vacancies to permanent positions.

We recruit for companies in industries such as Food and Drink Manufacturing, FMCG, Packaging, Engineering, Automotive, Aerospace, Warehousing, Logistics, Waste Management, Petrochemical, Pharmaceutical, Power & Renewable Energy.

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