Posted: 7h ago
The role
Handley James are proud to be working with a specialist engineering and fabrication business operating across a range of highly regulated industries. With a strong reputation for quality, innovation and customer service, this organisation is continuing to invest in growth and, as a result, is now looking to recruit a Business Development Manager to support its expansion plans.
This is an exceptional opportunity for an ambitious new business development professional seeking to make a significant impact within a growing business. The successful candidate will play a pivotal role in driving new business growth, expanding existing customer relationships and developing opportunities across Defence, Aerospace, Medical, Construction and Security sectors.
Reporting directly to the CCO, you will take responsibility for new business development, account growth and market expansion.
Key responsibilities include:
* Identifying and developing new business opportunities across regulated sectors including defence and aerospace
* Identifying and pursuing target markets aligned to the company's growth strategy
* Utilising structured sales processes to secure new business
* Proactively generating leads and developing a robust pipeline
* Developing a strong understanding of the company's engineering and fabrication capabilities to provide bespoke customer solutions
* Working closely with Design, Projects and Manufacturing teams to ensure customer requirements can be delivered effectively
* Managing customer expectations throughout the sales process and ensuring a high level of service delivery
* Growing existing customer accounts whilst identifying and converting new enquiries
* Building long term relationships with customers and key industry stakeholders
We are seeking an ambitious and proactive sales professional with experience in business development within an engineering, manufacturing or technical environment. Ideally, you will have a proven track record of securing new business, developing key accounts and managing complex solution based sales cycles. Experience selling into sectors such as Defence, Aerospace, Medical, Construction or Security would be highly advantageous. You will possess excellent communication and relationship building skills, a commercial mindset and the ability to work effectively across multiple business functions.
Our client is offering an exciting opportunity alongside a competitive salary, company car, bonus and additional benefits package
