Job Title: Business Development Manager
Location: St Helens (WA9 4HU)
Salary: £40,000 + (DOE) with bonus opportunities
Shifts: Monday- Friday 09:00- 17:00
Contract Type: Permanent
We are currently recruiting for an experienced Business Development Manager with a strong interest in engineering, on behalf of our client who specialise in precision-machined components for high-profile industries, including Aerospace, Petrochemical, and Power Generation
As a Business Development Manager your duties will be;
Identify and pursue new business opportunities
Develop and implement strategic growth plans aligned with company objectives
Build and maintain strong relationships with clients
Conduct market research and competitor analysis
Generate leads and follow up on sales enquiries to convert prospects into clients
Able to work autonomously, managing your own diary and planning your working week in advance, to maximise business opportunities with new and existing clients to achieve personal and business sales targets.
Attend industry events, trade shows, and networking functions to represent the company
Provide regular performance reports and updates to senior management
Ensure a high level of client satisfaction and retention through excellent service delivery
Manage and plan sales budgets.
The successful Business Development Manager will have the following skills;
Must have experience working in a Sales/ Sales Consultant role from an Engineering sector
An outgoing and confident personality with the ability to build rapport, gain trust and maintain strong relationships with clients.
A professional, self- motivated attitude, displaying honesty and integrity at all times and possess the ability to remain calm under pressure.
Additional Information
25 days' holiday plus bank holidays
Company car provided.
Generous bonus scheme that rewards high performance
Pension scheme
The option to work from home once fully trained, excluding client visits and weekly sales meetings