Business Development Manager - Industrial

Business Development Manager - Industrial

• JOB TITLE: Industrial - Business Development Manager
• DEPARTMENT: Sales & Commercial
• REPORTS TO: Commercial Sales Manager
• LOCATION: Ideally Western England and Wales (flexible for the right candidate)
• START: ASAP
• SALARY: £50,000 GROSS PA + £5000 signing on bonus, Quartey targets and bonusses, ALL expenses covered, Company vehicle given or Cash sum.

JOB PURPOSE

The Business Development Manager will take responsibility for the development of new and existing opportunities/sales in the Industrial Sectors of iDESo, promoting the range of products and services across Western England and Wales.

PROFESSIONAL QUALITIES

Principles

• Upholds the company core values.
• Promotes and encourages a positive workplace culture and quality work ethic.
• Support the Company in all Health & Safety matters, Risk assessments and Safe systems of work.

Teamwork

• Participates positively in team meetings and briefs
• Supports and solicits input from team members at all levels within the organisation

Development

• Participates in HR programs and supports company policies
• Help support trainees and apprentices where applicable

Internal Operations

• Enforces policies and procedures as per our commitment to Health & Safety, Quality & Environmental standards
• Carry out other reasonable duties as requested.

ROLES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

Reporting to the Commercial Sales Manager, the main responsibilities of the Business Development Manager include:

• Build and promote strong, long-lasting customer relationships by partnering with them and understanding their needs and able to respond effectively with a solution.
• Identify emerging markets and market shifts while being fully aware of new products and competition status
• Generate leads and cold call prospective customers.
• Have a solid understanding of electrical Switchgear MV Distribution and Motor Starting systems.
• Develop a good understanding of the businesses' products or services and be able to advise others about them
• Work closely with Bid team to produce technically and commercially compliant bids to a very high quality.
• Nurture Customer relationship from initial enquiry through to delivery to stimulate repeat business.
• Discuss and direct promotional strategy and activities with the marketing department.
• Attend seminars, conferences, and events where appropriate

ESSENTIAL QUALIFICIATIONS, EXPERIENCE AND KNOWLEDGE

• Proven experience in a similar role
• Experience of Electrical design or Sales of MV switchgear into the Industrial Sectors.
• Knowledge of Water, Generation, Aggregates, Metals, Ports and Energy Sectors.
• Proficient in using IT systems, including Microsoft Office
• High attention to detail with strong organisational skills
• Self-motivated target driven person

DESIRABLE QUALIFICATIONS, EXPEREINCE AND KNOWLEDGE

• Qualified to HNC/D Level in Electrical Engineering or similar.
• BS/MS degree in business administration or a related field.

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