Nationwide Recruitment Service (NRS) has two exciting new roles for National / Regional Sales, Business Development Managers.
1 x Midlands and Northwest/Northeast
1 x Bristol, Southwest, Wales, and Ireland
Ideally, candidates will have an innovative and motivational technical sales background within a manufacturing and supply business.
You will be proactive, enthusiastic, and driven, playing a pivotal role in expanding our client's customer base and driving sales growth. This position focuses on identifying and securing new business opportunities, building strong client relationships, and leveraging market expertise to align with our long-term strategic goals.
Salary & Benefits:
- OTE: £80,000 (including commission and car)
- Salary: £55,000 - £65,000 + car allowance
- Bonus/Commission: £8,000 - £10,000 if targets are met on bookings (uncapped)
- Generous car scheme, pension, health schemes, etc.
Key Responsibilities
Sales Intake
- Travel across your region to deliver sales above budgeted targets.
- Generate a long-term pipeline of projects and opportunities.
- Self-generate new business and projects without reliance on leads.
- Lead sales initiatives and devise growth strategies based on customer needs and market intelligence.
- Create and manage forecasts weekly, monthly, and annually.
- Support marketing with input for campaigns and collateral.
- Visit customers and attend/support exhibitions.
Technical
- Develop and expand technical knowledge of products and services.
- Build sector knowledge and a professional network.
- Maintain proficiency in CRM systems.
- Seek continuous improvement in company procedures and standards.
Commercial
- Maximize ROI and profitability, maintaining financial responsibility at the quoting stage.
- Develop and present commercial offerings to enable sales growth.
- Collaborate with product teams for viable customer solutions.
- Promote a customer-centric culture within the business.
Ideal Candidate Profile
Skills
- Hunter mentality and self-starter approach.
- Ability to build relationships across multiple channels.
- Highly motivated, organized, and capable of managing multiple tasks.
- Excellent interpersonal, communication, and listening skills.
- Strong commercial acumen and entrepreneurial mindset.
Experience
- Proven track record of achieving sales targets and developing pipelines.
- Technical sales knowledge across various industries and products.
- Experience in manufacturing sectors like cables, IT systems, displays, and embedded technology.
- Business development experience for companies designing and supplying components and solutions.
- CRM experience and willingness to travel.
About Our Client
We are a forward-thinking, customer-focused organization dedicated to delivering cutting-edge technology solutions. As part of a global business, we provide tailored solutions from components to complete product and software platforms. Our commitment to innovation drives us to deliver high-quality results.
Work from home with regional travel. Locations include:
- Northeast: Northumbria, Newcastle, Sunderland, Durham, North Yorkshire, Leeds
- Southwest & Wales: Bristol, Somerset, Bath, Exeter, Warwick, Tamworth, Stafford, Worcester, Swansea, Cardiff, Gloucester
- Northwest: Manchester, Bolton, Wigan, Liverpool, Blackpool, Chester, Warrington, Preston, Carlisle, Rochdale, St Helens, Birkenhead
- Midlands: Birmingham, Coventry, Wolverhampton, Dudley, Walsall, Solihull, West Bromwich, Stoke-on-Trent, Nottingham, Leicester, Derby, Lincoln, Northampton, Chesterfield, Mansfield, Loughborough