Development Manager

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 for our client who specialise in precision machined components for high profile industries which include the Aerospace, Petrol Chemical & Power Generation.

YOU MUST BE ABLE TO DRIVE AND HAVE A FULL UK DRIVING LICENCE.

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 ideally in the plastics machined components industry but not essential.
" 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.
" No more than 3 points on your driving licence.

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.