Business Development Managers - Why You Should Apply
Smart Business Development: Opportunity to take a modern approach to minimise unnecessary travelling. While face-to-face meetings will not be off the table where needed, you will not be expected to travel for the sake of it.
Mentorship & Growth: The company prides itself on a supportive, people-first culture. You will receive direct mentorship from a director with extensive industry expertise who has been in this role previously, alongside having opportunities to develop your skills and progress within the business.
Diverse Projects, Prestigious Clients: You will work with world-class businesses across multiple sectors, offering genuine variety in your day-to-day. You will lead solution-based sales and build a high-level professional network.
You won't be starting from scratch: You will inherit a selection of core customers giving you time to identify and secure new business in key high-margin sectors. Your role will be split between 60% new business and 40% account management.
Excellent Benefits & Remuneration
£50,000-£60,000
Generous holiday allowance: 25 days plus bank holidays
5% company pension contribution.
Quarterly profit share bonus
Secure, long-term employment with ongoing investment in your development What you will be doing as the Business Development Manager
Lead and Develop: Lead the Sales and Customer Service teams to deliver peak performance.
Account Management: Nurture and grow an existing portfolio of core customers.
Drive Growth: Identify new business opportunities in key sectors and manage the sales pipeline.
Project Leadership: Partner with technical and engineering teams to deliver bespoke customer projects.
Data-Driven Insight: Analyse performance data and present strategic updates to key stakeholders.
Brand Ambassadorship: Support marketing initiatives and represent the business at major industrial trade shows.What you will need to apply for the Business Development Manager role:
Commercial experience to include account management and business development gained in a manufacturing/engineering environment.
A solid understanding of manufacturing/engineering processes with experience of solution-based selling.
Previous supervisory or management experience is desirable.
A degree-level qualification is desirable.About the Company
With over 55 years of heritage, our client is a highly respected South Wales manufacturer, part of a global international group. They are committed to continuous improvement, investing in their people, and maintaining a collaborative and supportive culture.
Your working hours
Monday to Thursday, 8am - 4:30pm; Friday, 8am - 2:30pm.
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