Business Development Manager

Location: Leeds ICD

About the Company

ASD Ltd is one of the leading metal stockholders and processing suppliers in the UK. We are renowned for supplying a diverse range of ferrous and non-ferrous products. Our extensive in-house processing portfolio in combination with our expertise enables us to deliver cost efficient metal solutions and high-quality steel products.

We are passionate about sustainability and aim to transform our industry by playing an active role in building a sustainable future for our employees, customers, community and future generations.

Role Overview

We are currently looking for a Business Development Manager to work from our offices in Leeds (LS10 1SD
). The main purpose of this role is to:

Drive ASD's efforts to penetrate and develop specific sectors (such as Energy / Rail / Marine) and targeted companies providing both revenue and market share growth.
Proactively undertake external customer / prospect visits to support the Business Development function.
Organise / co-ordinate and manage the development of ASD's value proposition incorporating product development / supply chain and value-added services to all sector's.This is an office-based role, working 37.5 hours each week, Monday to Friday, however travel to other ASD locations, customers, etc, is also required.

Key Responsibilities

Perform proactive calling on agreed sectors, project pipelines and business opportunities.
Provide quotation / tender support including supplier sourcing where applicable.
Be responsible for quality and upkeep of customer database / records / reports in CRM system
Support ASD's position within nominated sectors (such as Energy / Rail / Marine), enhancing our current sales and gross margin.
Identify products and service opportunities, related to the target sector's, which ASD could introduce to enhance our market position and profitability.
Manage transactional activities such as SAP order raising.
Undertake external customer / prospect visits.

Candidate Profile

Experience with in steel, metals, manufacturing, construction or industrial sectors.
Proven track record within commercial and / or product development.
Strongly developed IT skills, including Microsoft Word, Excel, Powerpoint and Outlook.
Strong commercial awareness and results-driven mindset.
Excellent communication and relationship-building skills.
High level of organisation and attention to detail.
Confident using CRM and ERP (ideally SAP) systems and Microsoft Office applications.
A full UK driving license.
A stable career history.

What we offer

As well as a competitive salary and a car allowance or company car (after probationary period) we also offer an attractive benefits package which includes:

Life assurance
Contributory pension (5% contribution matched by the company)
Discount cards for shops and restaurants
Gym and health club discounts
Holiday trading
Cycle to work scheme
Medicash (healthcare) programme
Employee assistance programme
Lifetime financial wellbeing

Additional Information

Due to the safety-critical nature of our operations, pre-employment, random, and incident-related drug and alcohol testing is conducted. We operate a zero-tolerance policy.

How to Apply

Take the next step by submitting your application online and attaching your most up-to-date CV.

The application process will guide you through to our internal system. It is designed to be quick, straightforward, and easy to complete, taking just a few minutes of your time