The Opportunity
An exciting opportunity has arisen for an experienced Business Development Manager to join a growing manufacturing business. This role is focused on driving new business growth, winning new customers and developing long-term commercial partnerships across a range of sectors.
Alongside securing new clients, you will also be responsible for maintaining and growing a small portfolio of key accounts, ensuring customers continue to receive a high level of service and support.
This position would suit a driven sales professional who enjoys the challenge of identifying opportunities, opening doors and converting prospects into long-term customers.
Key Responsibilities
· Identify, target and secure new business opportunities across key markets
· Develop and execute business development strategies to support company growth
· Build relationships with new prospects and decision-makers
· Conduct sales meetings, presentations and site visits where required
· Manage the full sales cycle from initial contact through to contract award
· Maintain and develop a portfolio of existing customer accounts
· Work closely with internal teams to ensure customer requirements are met
· Prepare proposals, quotations and commercial agreements
· Monitor market activity and identify opportunities for growth
· Maintain an accurate pipeline and provide regular sales forecasts
About You
· Proven track record in business development, sales or commercial management
· Experience within manufacturing, engineering or industrial sectors is highly desirable
· Strong networking, negotiation and relationship management skills
· Ability to generate and convert new business opportunities
· Commercially minded with a proactive approach
· Self-motivated and capable of working independently
· Full UK driving licence
