Business Development Representative
Stroud
Salary Dependent on Experience plus 10% Bonus!
Our client is a leader in the design and manufacturing of bespoke valves for a variety of industries and they are looking for a Business Development Representative to join their team!
Roles and Responsibilities
* Serve as a primary commercial point of contact for customers within the Filters & Dryers portfolio, supporting assigned accounts and market segments
* Actively promote company’s Filters & Dryers capabilities, value propositions, and engineered‑to‑order solutions
* Proactively identify and pursue new business opportunities across OEMs, EPCs, and integrators within relevant markets
* Support and drive early‑engagement discussions with customer engineering and procurement teams
* Lead customer engagement from initial opportunity identification through to contract award, in alignment with company processes and governance
* Coordinate customer requirements, schedules, and technical inputs with Company’s engineering, proposals, and commercial teams
* Utilize the company’s CRM system to track opportunities, leads, customer interactions, and project progress
* Contribute to the development of accurate sales pipelines and forecasts for the Filters & Dryers portfolio
* Gather and communicate market intelligence, including customer feedback, competitor activity, and emerging market trends
* Support preparation of commercial proposals, presentations, and customer communications
* Participate in customer meetings, site visits, trade shows, and industry events as required
* Assist with resolving customer issues and queries, coordinating internally to ensure timely and professional responses
* Ensure all sales activities comply with company’s commercial governance, ethical standards, and company policies
Ideal Candidate
* Undergraduate degree (or equivalent) in Sales, Business Administration, Economics, Engineering, or a related discipline, or relevant experience in a sales or commercial role
* Strong interpersonal and communication skills
* Proven ability to build and maintain professional customer relationships
* Commercially aware, proactive, and results‑driven
* Experience selling or supporting engineered‑to‑order equipment
* Exposure to filtration, drying, or process equipment industries
* Experience working with OEMs, EPCs, or integrators
* Highly organised with the ability to manage multiple opportunities concurrently
* Proficient in MS Office applications
* Familiarity with CRM systems and sales pipeline management
Working Hours
* Monday to Thursday: 08:00am to 16:30pm and Friday: 08:00am to 13:30pm
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