Business Development Manager : Device Connectivity
GBP 55000 : GBP 65000 ( GBP 75K+ OTE) Car or Allowance, PMI, Life Assurance, Pension. 25 days Holiday. Field Based.
Our client has a superb opportunity for a Business Development Manager with a background in Industrial Automation to take responsibility for the sales and growth of Device and Field Connectivity range of products. The successful candidate will be working to achieve design in and specification of the clients products in the section of the wider range of components in the product portfolio. Youll operate as a key driver of new business, working alongside experts in automation and connectivity to deliver technically tailored system solutions to a high:value client base. With the freedom to engage clients face:to:face and the support of a deeply knowledgeable technical team, youll drive substantial value into key industrial markets.
We invite applications from outstanding candidates with proven sales ability and performance in the electronic connector, components and field wiring market. You are likely to be educated to HNC/HND or Degree level in relevant subject, be highly technically and commercially competent with excellent communication skills and an ability to influence decision makers. You will require knowledge of the markets, customer types such as contract electronic manufacturers, device manufacturers, and electronic component distribution channels into this sector and be able to demonstrate this. The role carries overall responsibility for the national sales target for this product line and you will deliver profitable growth of sales by direct involvement and working through the main sales team, along with marketing and specification colleagues to drive results. Home based but ideally with good access to major road network as national travel will be involved. This is a key role and reports at the most senior level.
Skills summary:
-Successful sales experience in the electronic components, connectors, device manufacturing industry.
-Degree/HNC/HND or equivalent technical qualification
-Well organised with a professional sales approach
-Excellent communication and presentation skills
-Highly self motivated and disciplined
-Logical approach to problem solving
-Strong and structured negotiation skills
-Good IT skills with working knowledge of Microsoft Office packages (Word, Powerpoint and Excel)
-Strong desire to win
-The ability to accept and work with change
-A proven and successful track record
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Keywords: Industrial Automation, Electronic Connectors, Electronic Components, Energy, BDM, Business Development Manager, Sales Manager, Account Manager, National, Remote, Connectivity, Field Wiring, Device Manufacturer
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