Redline have a brilliant opportunity for a Business Development Manager - Aerospace & Defence, home / field based with visits, as required, to headquarters in Bedford.
My client is a global designer and manufacturer of products for housing electronic systems, and they are looking for a Business Development Manager- Aerospace & Defence who will report into the Sales & Marketing Director. Responsibilities of the role will be to source, target, develop and win new business in the Aerospace & Defence sector, alongside identifying, qualifying and building solid, high-level relationships with new business prospects to promote and sell the company's portfolio of products and services, in order to meet agreed targets.
Key responsibilities and accountabilities for the Business Development Manager - Aerospace & Defence, home / field based will be:
- To manage the entire sales cycle actively and professionally from lead generation and lead management to prospecting, arranging appointments, preparing proposals and presentations, negotiating, and closing new business opportunities.
- To meet (and exceed) Orders, Sales & Gross Margin targets as set by the Sales & Marketing Director.
- To build the Company's profile within the Aerospace & Defence sector.
- To ensure that all sales opportunities are fully captured and fully explored.
- To provide timely response and exceptional levels of service to all enquiries.
- To thoroughly research and understand prospects, products, competition, industry, marketing goals and objectives, overall business requirements, and to advise customer and prospects accordingly on the best mix of products and services required to meet these objectives.
- To create polished proposals, presentations and other documentation for customers and internal departments, in line with company procedures.
The ideal Business Development Manager - Aerospace & Defence, home / field based, will have a blend of the following skills and experience:
- Relevant experience within direct sales position in the Aerospace & Defence sector.
- A proven history of developing new business.
- High level sales experience specifically within a product design and manufacturing environment.
- Experience of selling products requiring design and manufacture
This role is home and field based, with travel into the Bedford offices as required.
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