Business Development Manager

Business Development Manager

We are a recruitment agency seeking a talented Business Development Manager for our client, a newly acquired company located in Redditch. This exciting role falls under a well-established umbrella group in the industry. The position is primarily office-based with travel to customer sites as required.

Coverage Area:Midlands, operating out of Redditch, from Oxford to Manchester.

Hours:38.5 hours per week (08:30-17:00 Monday to Thursday, 08:30-15:30 Friday, with a 30-minute unpaid break).

Ideal Location:Within 40 minutes from the office in Redditch (B98 8JY).

Salary: Up to £40K depending on knowledge and experience + 15% bonus against agreed objectives and business performance.

Key Responsibilities of Business Development Manager

• Achieve or surpass personal sales targets and gross margin objectives.
• Maintain regular contact with the current customer base using the CRM system and provide timely reports to the business.
• Identify potential new customers for core products and develop strategies to convert them into active accounts.
• Keep internal reporting systems updated, including Microsoft Outlook calendar, Sales Funnel, Visit/Contact reports, etc.
• Handle the processing and costing of inquiries and quotations, following up in a timely manner.
• Work on general and specific projects with internal colleagues related to sales activities.
• Deliver new business through effective project management with relevant cross-departmental teams.
• Support the internal sales team and account managers as needed.
• Attend and travel to relevant UK and overseas events when required.
• Assist with customer-specific activities such as aged debt management and control.

Skills and Experience of Business Development Manager

• Strong ability to build relationships with customers and internal colleagues.
• Proven expertise in customer relationship building.
• Ability to identify business opportunities and develop strategies to convert them.
• Self-starter with excellent time management and reporting skills.
• Meticulous attention to detail and experience in managing customer-led projects.
• Strong communication skills, capable of interacting at all levels internally and externally.
• Demonstrated negotiation skills and commercial acumen.
• Self-motivated, capable of working independently and as part of a team.
• Strong organizational skills with the ability to multitask and prioritize effectively.
• Proficiency in Microsoft PowerPoint, Word, and Excel (Intermediate minimum).
• Valid passport with no travel restrictions.
• Current, valid driving licence.
• Experience in selling industrial fasteners or engineered components.
• Existing contacts in the manufacturing and general industries

Benefits of Business Development Manager

• 23 days holiday (plus UK bank holidays), increasing to 25 days after five years.
• Holiday Buying Scheme (up to five additional days) after probation.
• Life Insurance.
• Health Cash Plan Scheme (after one year) covering dental, optical, health and wellbeing, physiotherapy, chiropody.
• Employee Perks Portal and optional family cover.
• Employee Assistance Programme after probation.
• Free flu vaccinations.
• On-site training and excellent career progression opportunities.
• Ad-hoc employee functions including annual Summer Social.
• Charitable fundraising opportunities.
• Free car parking.
• Initially a fleet car, with the option to order a new car after probation (six months).

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