Business Development Executive
The Sales/Business Development Executive will actively identify and pursue opportunities to grow the company's consultancy and sub-contracting divisions. They will also focus on expanding the market presence for upcoming product lines. This role requires a proactive individual with strong business acumen, technical sales expertise, and relationship-building skills to drive revenue growth and market penetration.
Business Development Executive's Key Responsibilities:
* Research potential business leads, make contact via email and telephone, and follow up to convert leads into sales.
* Prepare quotes promptly, respond to email or telephone enquiries, and maintain accurate records in the company's CRM database while managing multiple enquiries.
* Provide reports using the CRM alongside other Microsoft Office software.
* Develop relationships with OEMs and end-use customers, offering technical sales support as the product manufacturer.
* Provide feedback on customer trends to the management team and external suppliers to ensure the right services/products are developed.
* Develop strong customer relationships and travel worldwide to visit clients and support the full sales process.
* Actively sell the following services/products.
* Engineering design services for high-speed motors and drives
* Engineering simulation services
* Bearing integration and small volume production
* Turnkey small volume prototypes
* Engineering training courses
Business Development Executive's Required Skills and Experience:
* Proven track record in a sales or business development role within a target-driven environment.
* Experience in technical sales, particularly within engineering, manufacturing, or industrial consultancy sectors.
* Demonstrated success in building and maintaining customer relationships, including OEMs and end-users.
* Proficiency in CRM systems and Microsoft Office applications.
Business Development Executive's Personal Attributes:
* Self-motivated and results-driven with a proactive approach to business development.
* Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to engage stakeholders at all levels.
* Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with attention to detail.
* High level of accuracy and professionalism in all aspects of work.
Business Development Executive's Benefits:
* A competitive salary (with annual reviews)
* Pension scheme (5% contribution from you, 4% from us)
* Generous holiday entitlement – starting at 25 days, increasing with service up to a maximum of 30 days, plus your birthday off
* Career development and performance reviews
* Flexibility around working hours
* Free on-site car-parking (with free charging for electric cars)
* Complimentary refreshments
* Health cash plan
* Cycle scheme, Electric car leasing scheme and retail discounts
Unfortunately, due to time restrictions we cannot respond to every applicant, in the event that we haven’t contacted you within 48 hours please take it you have not been successful for this particular role, but your details will be kept on file and considered for all future vacancies.
We are an equal opportunities agency and welcome applicants from all backgrounds.
We are acting on behalf of the client as an Employment Agency in relation to this vacancy.
We are unable to offer sponsorship to candidates who require support at any point. Candidates must have full rights to work in the UK