Business Development Manager

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.

• 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

• Proven track record in business development, sales or commercial management
• Experience with in 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