Business Development Manager

Workchain; Stafford, Ashbourne CP, East Midlands; On-site; GBP 50,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job description

Job Title: Business Development Manager
Location: Ashbourne, Derbyshire
Type: Permanent
Industry: Sales
Salary: £50,000 to £60,000 per annum plus excellent company benefits

Workchain is currently seeking an experienced Business Development Manager for our clients' nationally recognised operations, with office functions based in Derbyshire.

The Business Development Manager will have a split focus, to deliver proactive high quality account management and develop sales within their existing customer base and designated market sectors. This role is field based and a permanent position.

Reporting to the Chief Sales Officer, key responsibilities:

1. Prepare market analysis and strategic plans for developing the business in conjunction with other senior members of the Sales and NPD team.
2. Manage and develop strong relationships with existing customers.
3. Plan and implement a development strategy maintaining profitable growth.
4. Prepare product costing, present options to customers and negotiate terms of business.
5. Maintain productive professional relationships with key personnel including those in Operations, Sales Support / Order Management, and New Product Development across all company sites.
6. Take full responsibility for the new customer / new product onboarding process.
7. Ensure KPIs are met and provide relevant reporting of management and financial data as required, including customer visit and project reports highlighting key actions.

Qualifications, requirements and experience:

1. Plastic extrusion knowledge and business to business sales experience gained within the plastics industry is preferable.
2. Technical qualification or experience within plastic processing would be advantageous.
3. Demonstrable track record of account management and business development.
4. Excellent relationship building and communication skills to support and maintain effective working relationships, both with customers and internal departments.
5. Computer literate.
6. Excellent time management and organisational skills.

Hours of work are Monday to Friday, 8am to 5.00pm. The starting salary is from £50kpa to £60kpa depending on experience, with excellent company benefits including company vehicle, company mobile, laptop and bonus.

Candidates must hold a full UK Driving Licence with no more than 6 points.

Please apply online and complete the application form to be considered for this position.