Business Development Manager

The Just Recruitment Group Ltd is currently recruiting for a Business Development Manager for their client based in Braintree, Essex.

The role will initially be based in Braintree, Essex for training and induction and the opportunity to gain an understanding of the wider business. It is then envisaged that you will be out on the road 4 days per week visiting customers at Head Office level.

The Business Development Manager will be responsible for identifying, evaluating and developing new market opportunities to support sustainable business growth, increased sales and improved profitability. The role focuses on expanding existing customer value, winning new customers, assessing new channels and markets, and turning market insight into practical commercial action. The role includes travel to customers in UK and Ireland as well as worldwide customers and subsidiaries.

SKILLS, KNOWLEDGE AND EXPERIENCE
* Proven experience in market development, business development, sales growth or commercial strategy, with the ability to identify and convert new opportunities into measurable business outcomes. Experience should demonstrate both strategic thinking and practical delivery.
* Strong commercial analysis and decision-making skills, including the ability to evaluate pricing, profitability, customer demand and channel performance. The successful candidate should be comfortable working with ambiguity and change where markets are evolving.

Our client is looking for someone with at least 2 years' business to business direct sales experience preferably in the electrical / tools / PPE / sector. A proven sales track record in the electrical sector is preferred.

Experience of launching into new markets, channels or customer segments, including online sales, distributor networks or partnership models.

Experience of working in a fast-paced or scaling business environment, where adaptability, initiative and a practical "roll your sleeves up" approach are important. Knowledge of market testing and growth planning would be advantageous.

For more information on this position, please contact Just Recruitment Group Ltd on telephone (phone number removed) quoting job reference TB58.

Please note that if you have not been contacted within 7 days, your application for this position has been unsuccessful
Only candidates based in UK and eligible to work in UK are allowed