Sales & Business Development Manager

TN United Kingdom; Cambridge; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a dynamic Sales & Business Development Manager to join their team in Cambridge. This role offers a fantastic opportunity to work with high-end precision machined components, focusing on maintaining key accounts and driving growth in the High-tech Industrial sector. The ideal candidate will possess strong planning and organizational skills, alongside a good level of business acumen. You will be empowered to take initiative while collaborating with cross-functional teams to enhance customer relationships. If you thrive in a fast-paced environment and are passionate about sales, this role is perfect for you.

Qualifications

• Proven ability to manage key accounts and develop account plans.
• Experience in high-growth environments with a focus on customer satisfaction.

Responsibilities

• Maintain and develop key accounts through effective management.
• Identify new targets to support growth in the High-tech Industrial sector.

Skills

Time Management

Planning and Organization

Business Acumen

Detail Orientation

CNC Understanding

ERP Systems Experience

CRM Experience

Tools

MS Office (Word, Excel)

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Sales & Business Development Manager, Cambridge

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Client:

Response Personnel

Location:

Cambridge, United Kingdom

Job Category:

Other

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EU work permit required:

Yes

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Job Reference:

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Job Views:

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Posted:

05.05.2025

Expiry Date:

19.06.2025

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Job Description:

Sales & Business Development Manager

Competitive salary dependent on exp + OTE + car allowance

40 hours per week

Area covered: South of Northampton including London.

We have a fantastic opportunity for a Sales & Business Development Manager to work for an established market leading manufacturer of high-end precision machined components.

Key Responsibilities: Sales & Business Development Manager

• Maintain and develop our current key accounts within the segment via effective Key Account Management, developing account development plans.
• Work with existing customers to identify any Value adding activities that will support and strengthen our partnerships.
• Identify new targets that will sustainably support the growth objectives of the High-tech Industrial sector.
• Effectively onboard new accounts and develop plans to create a dependent partnership.
• Actively manage and take responsibility for the commercial arrangements with key accounts. Working collaboratively and cross functionally within company to drive profitability through Key accounts.
• Work collaboratively with the Group Customer Focus manager to identify continuous improvement activities to strengthen key customer relationships.
• Work with the Commercial Director to identify potential acquisition companies that strengthen the company offering, whilst growing its geographical expanse across the UK
• Develop an approach around a new ‘incubation’ sector focussed on Green Technology

Performance Measures: Sales & Business Development Manager

• New Business
• Growth of current customer base
• Customer Satisfaction

Key Skills / Knowledge Requirements: Sales & Business Development Manager

Skills Required:

• Ability to work to and meet deadlines, working under pressure and good time management skills.
• Excellent planning and organisation skills, essential for managing our blue-chip Key customers.
• Ability to work under pressure in a high growth environment.
• Ability to work on own initiative and take responsibility as we foster empowerment yet be a team player.
• A good level of business and commercial acumen
• Detail orientated – working with numbers to understand trends, analysis, and opportunities.
• Understanding of industrial applications
• Basic understanding of machined parts / CNC
• Experience on ERP systems
• Very good knowledge of MS Office Word, Excel
• Sales Manager / KAM in a similar engineering / Industrial environment
• CRM Experience

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