Deep Sea Electronics Ltd is looking for a Business Development Manager to expand our control system portfolio in the vehicle and off‑highway sectors.
You will front the company, craft a sales strategy for key accounts across an international territory and drive sustainable financial growth through sales growth and strong client relationships.
Key Duties & Responsibilities
- Develop a growth strategy focused on financial gain and customer satisfaction by researching new markets and customer needs.
- Arrange sales calls with prospective clients and confidently demonstrate the company’s offerings, addressing client objectives and control system requirements.
- Review and create sales contracts and framework agreements, ensuring adherence to legal rules and guidelines.
- Create reports and update our CRM system, provide trustworthy after‑sales support, and build long‑term relationships with new and existing customers.
- Collaborate with and develop area sales managers into skilled salespeople, confidently promoting DSE Control.
Requirements
Knowledge
- ERP (SAP or Epicor experience, or similar) within a manufacturing and distribution environment.
- Solution selling of technical control system products (PLC’s or displays).
Skills & Attributes
- Communication and negotiation skills.
- Ability to build rapport.
- Time management and planning skills.
- Well‑developed business skills.
- Outstanding negotiation skills.
- Excellent listening, negotiation and presentation skills.
Experience
- Proven working experience as a business development manager, sales executive or a relevant role.
- Experience in a technical‑based customer support.
- Proficiency in MS Office and CRM software (e.g. Salesforce).
- Proficiency in English.
- Proven sales executive experience, meeting or exceeding targets.
- Proven ability to drive the sales process from plan to close.
- Ideally an understanding and in‑depth use of Salesforce.
Useful Experience/skills and knowledge
- Second Language skills.
- Project management.
- Ability to review contracts, NDA’s and supply agreements.
- Experience in writing requirement specifications and new product development.
Essential Qualifications
- Market knowledge in relevant field.
- European Driving License.
Seniority level
Not Applicable
Employment type
Full‑time
Job function
Business Development
Industries
Appliances, Electrical, and Electronics Manufacturing, Electric Power Generation, and Electric Power Transmission, Control, and Distribution