National Business Development Manager

TN United Kingdom; Nottingham; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in the metals industry is seeking a National Business Development Manager in Nottingham. This strategic role involves identifying new business opportunities, nurturing customer relationships, and driving sales growth across various sectors. The ideal candidate will have a strong commercial background and technical knowledge, with the ability to travel across the UK. Competitive salary plus performance-based commission offered.

Benefits

Competitive base salary

Performance-based commission

Qualifications

• Experience in industrial manufacturing, construction, or engineering sectors.
• Willingness to travel across the UK.

Responsibilities

• Identify and target new customer segments and business opportunities.
• Develop and execute growth strategies aligned with commercial objectives.
• Build and maintain strong relationships with key customers.

Skills

Commercial Acumen

Negotiation Skills

Communication

Presentation Skills

Strategic Thinking

Analytical Problem-Solving

Tools

CRM Systems

Job description

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Nottingham, United Kingdom

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Yes

Job Reference:

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Posted:

17.05.2025

Expiry Date:

01.07.2025

Job Description:

• An exciting opportunity to join a market-leading metals manufacturer.
• Do you have experience selling to OEMs, manufacturing, construction, etc.?

About Our Client

Our client is the world's largest manufacturer and supplier of metal and related products. With operations across Europe and a global distribution network, they serve various industries including architecture, automotive, food processing, and general engineering. Driven by innovation, customer service, and precision engineering, they provide solutions that help customers shape and build their world.

We are seeking an experienced and results-driven Business Development Manager to identify, pursue, and develop new business opportunities across targeted sectors. You will be responsible for expanding market presence, nurturing long-term customer relationships, and delivering sustainable sales growth. This strategic role requires market insight, technical knowledge, and a commercial focus.

Job Responsibilities

• Identify and target new customer segments and business opportunities within key markets.
• Develop and execute growth strategies aligned with commercial objectives.
• Generate qualified leads through networking, research, cold calling, and industry events.
• Prepare and deliver sales presentations and proposals.
• Build and maintain strong relationships with key customers and stakeholders.
• Manage existing customers, ensuring high levels of customer service.
• Serve as the primary contact for clients, ensuring satisfaction.
• Understand customer needs and recommend tailored solutions.
• Monitor industry trends, competitor activity, and market developments.
• Provide feedback to senior management on market conditions and customer insights.
• Support pricing strategies, product positioning, and marketing campaigns.
• Collaborate with internal teams to meet customer requirements efficiently.
• Work with the Internal Sales team to achieve growth with all customers.

Candidate Requirements

• Experience in industrial manufacturing, construction products, metals, or engineering sectors.
• Strong commercial acumen and negotiation skills.
• Excellent communication and presentation skills.
• Willingness and ability to travel across the UK.
• Technical background or understanding of perforated metal applications.
• Experience with CRM systems (e.g., Salesforce, Microsoft Dynamics).
• Results-oriented, proactive, and self-motivated.
• Strategic thinking and analytical problem-solving skills.

What We Offer

• Competitive base salary plus performance-based commission.