Business Development Manager
Are you a passionate Business Development Manager, looking for an exciting challenge, driving new sales and revenue streams? If so, I would love to hear from you!
My client, provides world class electronic products across multiple industries and countries, with a production unit based in Stevenage, you can be sure that your order and supply chain processes are flexible and above all reliable. Supported by a knowledgeable technical team to handle any technical queries and an experienced Customer Service team to ensure that your customers are given the very best after sales service too!
This business is all about people, so you will benefit from the right training and support from day one, ensuring you have all of the tools to maximise your success and potential.
Your role will be to win profitable business with new customers in new and existing markets.
What's on Offer?
Competitive salary
Nest Pension Scheme
Reward Gateway Discount Scheme
Free Specsavers Eye Test Vouchers and access to DoctorLine
Excellent working environment
Career progression
Key Responsibilities
To carry out prospecting in both current and new markets to acquire new qualified leads
Managing new opportunities from lead, RFQ to contract award
Provide a plan for customer meetings and strategic partnerships with potential customers
Developing and maintaining strategic account plans
Undertake market research and analysis and provide reporting on the results
Contribute to bid management, reason for wins and losses
Maintain and track opportunities with the CRM and ensure the sales pipeline is updated and real
Provide sales order forecasting in long and short term, realistic and provide supportive evidence to substantiate the forecasts
To instigate meetings, both on-site and off-site with potential and current customers to ensure that the businesses' "services and capabilities" are fully conveyed.
Utilise social media for selling opportunities, networking and business relationships
Attend company exhibitions and trade events, assist with event planning when required
Skills & Experience Required
Previous experience in similar Business Development role
Knowledge of electronics / engineering processes ideal, but manufacturing/engineering experience is also nice to have
Educated to Degree Level is preferred
Excellent interpersonal skills
Strong communicator both written and verbal
Creative and strategic mindset