ABOUT THE COMPANY At LGH, we live lifting; it’s all we do, and we do it well, delivering the safety, certainty, and service you need to get the job done. We combine the highest quality equipment, unrivalled experience, and industry leading expertise, with excellent customer service, to offer you state of the art solutions to meet your lifting challenges. Whatever the load, whatever the location, LGH can take the strain, with unmatched reliability, range, and readiness. Our locations are spread over the UK and the EU, all located in maritime and/or industrial centres in order to support our customer locally. LGH adds specialist knowledge and know-how to your operation, lifting your team as well as your load. From a simple toe jack for manual handling, to sophisticated spreader beams for larger loads, we offer the widest range of lifting equipment, on call and ready for delivery, backed by expert advice and on-site expertise. Across the world, across all industry sectors, trust LGH – the global leaders in lifting gear hire. SUMMARY OF THE ROLE As a Business Development Manager, you will be responsible for driving growth and revenue through the identification and development of new business opportunities. This role involves strategic planning, market analysis, and building strong relationships with clients and partners. The successful candidate will play a pivotal role in expanding the company's market presence and achieving sales targets. OVERVIEW OF ACCOUNTABILITIES Market Analysis and Strategy: Conduct market research to identify potential business opportunities. Develop and implement strategic plans to penetrate new markets and industries. Client Acquisition and Relationship Management: Identify and engage with potential clients to understand their needs. Build and maintain strong relationships with clients, understanding their goals and providing tailored solutions. Proposal Development and Presentation: Create compelling proposals and presentations to showcase the company's products/services. Present proposals to potential clients and stakeholders, addressing their specific needs and concerns. Sales Target Achievement: Set and achieve sales targets, closely monitoring performance against goals. Collaborate with the sales team to ensure effective execution of business development strategies. Collaboration with Internal Teams: Work closely with product development, marketing, and other internal teams to align business development efforts with overall company objectives. Provide feedback on market trends and customer needs to inform product/service enhancements. QUALIFICATIONS AND EXPERIENCE Essential Proven track record in business development, sales, or a related role. Strong analytical and strategic planning skills. Excellent communication and negotiation skills. Ability to build and maintain relationships with clients and stakeholders. Results-oriented with a focus on achieving and exceeding sales targets. Desirable Experience in the industry relevant to the company's products/services. Familiarity with CRM software for effective customer management. International business development experience. Certification in business development or sales (e.g., Certified Business Development Professional - CBDP). Knowledge of emerging trends and technologies impacting the industry. WORKING PATTERN: Days: Monday to Friday Hours: 37.5 hours per week between 8am – 5pm Lunch break: 30 minutes unpaid COMPANY BENEFITS 25 days Annual Leave (1 per year capped at 30) Employee Assistance Program Enhance Family Leave Free Eye Tests Private Healthcare Professional Membership / Subscription Quarterly Incentive Program Training & Development Programmes Length of Service Awards Personal Milestone Acknowledgements Free Equipment Hire Ability to commute/relocate: Field best North West England, abilty to work from home for administrative tasks