Futures seek to appoint a Business Development Manager to report into the Managing Director of our client, a cutting edge technology business with electronics, software and data led products. The appointed Business Development Manager will be tasked with bringing in new revenue for the company from target clients they do not already deal with. It is important that you have knowledge of a technical product and experience of managing a technical sales cycle, often interacting with technical staff rather than procurement professionals, and that you can hunt out new business opportunities from a standing start. On offer is an excellent base salary and benefits package and long term, stable employment for a market leading technology business with a great R&D team. Business Development Manager - Role and Responsibilities - Sales Engineer / Technical Sales Manager / BDM / Account Manager / Electronics / Engineering * Establish and maintain relationships with prospective customers * Communicate new product propositions to prospective customers * Plan, prepare and deliver responses (inclusive of presentations) to prospective customers * Maintain Customer Relationship Management database and produce a monthly sales report * Promote and develop corporate image and reputation and contribute to overall business development plan * Maintain extensive knowledge of current market conditions and provide the Managing Director with market activity feedback Business Development Manager - Skills and Abilities - Sales Engineer / Technical Sales Manager / BDM / Account Manager / Electronics / Engineering * Degree qualified (or equivalent) preferred * Experience selling advanced technology and complex engineered systems to engineers * Proven track record in a technical sales role within an engineering market sector. Often you'll liaise directly with other engineers (and purchasing and leadership posts sometimes too) * Excellent proposal presentation skills * Confident working in an autonomous role (you'll get supported but will be relied on to be the self-starter the team needs) * Excellent interpersonal and communication skills to interact with customers and colleagues at all levels Business Development Manager, Engineering, New Business, Technical Sales Manager, Technology If this role could appeal please do apply now