Business Development Manager

Introduction

We currently have a fantastic opportunity for a Business Development Manager to join a leading engineering company based in Southampton. This role could be great for someone to develop their sales experience.

• Review and research prospective accounts in targeted markets and sectors
• Produce and communicate report/presentations on findings, pursue leads and follow through to a successful engagement.
• Utilise time effectively to meet with appropriate stakeholders to understand needs and how the business can fulfil them.
• Develop sales strategy and work with sales teams to fulfil this.
• Maximises personal productivity by effectively planning, organising and managing workload
• Compiles lists of prospective customers for use as sales leads, based on an assortment of sources: trade publications, customer references, business directories and other sources
• Prepares appropriate reports in agreed format and to agreed timescales.
• Travel (UK based) as required to identify and manage new business opportunities and support existing customers.
• Understand the target markets, including industry, company, project, company contacts and which market strategies can be used to attract customers
• Communicate appropriately new products and opportunities to customers.
• Attend agreed networking events.
• Overseeing customer account management, including negotiating contracts and agreements.

• Two or more years proven experience in business development / sales experience.
• Highly motivated and able to work individually or in a team
• Strong interpersonal, communication and organisational skills.
• Strong proficiency in Microsoft Word, Excel, Power Point
• Driving license

£35K + Bonus

Monday to Friday in Southampton, UK travel involved

• Company Car
• Company Mobile
• 23 days annual leave (plus Bank Holidays) rising to 28 with service
• Pension 5% employee contribution, 3% employer (rises with service max 8%)
• Life assurance and income protection after 3 months
• Employee Assistance Programme
• 24hr GP service
• Discount portal

If you could be interested in this fantastic Business Development Manager opportunity, please apply and we'll be in touch to discuss further.