Business Development Manager

Sales Manager / Business Development Manager – £50,000 + Company Car – UK Wide – Material Handling / Bulk Handling

Business Development Manager required to join a well-established engineering company at the forefront of cutting edge Engineering Design, Fabrication and Installation solutions.

Reporting to the Sales Director, the successful Business Development Manager will play a pivotal role in expanding the company’s market reach within markets such as quarrying, aggregates, ports, recycling and building products. The BDM will also strengthen client relationships, playing a central role in my client’s growth strategy.

The successful candidate can be located anywhere in the UK as long as they are open to travel.

The Role:

• Strengthen relationships with existing clients, identifying and pursuing upselling opportunities.
• Re-engage past clients as well as identify and secure new client relationships.
• Explore and develop business opportunities in new sectors that complement the company’s existing expertise.
• Assist in managing my client’s social media presence, supporting content creation and engagement to enhance brand visibility.
• Contribute to marketing initiatives, including planning and attending industry exhibitions.
• Work closely with the counterpart Business Development Manager to ensure consistent and aligned approaches to client acquisition and market growth.
• Liaise with internal teams, including sales, engineering, and marketing, to ensure solutions meet client needs and align with company goals.

Requirements:

• Must have a valid UK driving license.
• Must have a strong technical background, or a proven track record in technical sales.
• Must have previous experience developing new business opportunities.
• Must have experience within bulk handing, material handling, heavy industry or similar.

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