Business Development Manager

Halifax
3 weeks ago
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We are excited to offer a fantastic opportunity for an experienced Business Development Manager to join a well-established engineering company on a 6-12 month fixed-term contract. This is a pivotal role, ideal for an individual with a background in the defence and nuclear industries, looking to contribute to the growth of a company in the precision-engineered subcontract components sector.

Business Development Manager FTC Job Overview

As a Business Development Manager, you will play a key role in identifying and securing new business opportunities, managing relationships with existing clients, and driving sales for the company's subcontract precision-engineered machined components. This is a remote role, and while part-time hours are preferred, full-time hours may be considered for the right candidate.

Key Responsibilities:

Generate New Business: Proactively identify and reach out to potential customers in the defence and nuclear industries who would benefit from precision-engineered components.
Build and Manage Relationships: Develop long-lasting relationships with existing clients and ensure a high level of customer satisfaction.
Lead Generation: Utilise your network and industry knowledge to bring in new business leads and manage the sales process from lead to closure.
Sales Strategy: Create and implement a business development strategy that targets key sectors, with a focus on gas & oil, pharmaceutical, defence, and nuclear.
Showcase Services: Present and demonstrate the benefits and features of the company's services and products to potential clients.
Travel: Travel to client sites as necessary (with travel allowance provided).

Business Development Manager FTC Job Requirements

Proven experience in business development, preferably in engineering or manufacturing sectors.
Existing network of contacts within the defence and nuclear industries.
Strong communication and negotiation skills.
Ability to work independently and manage your own schedule effectively

Business Development Manager FTC Salary & Benefits

Competitive salary of circa £50,000 per annum (pro rata unless offered full time).
Flexible working arrangement: remote work with the potential for full-time work depending on the candidate.
Travel allowance for client visits.
Opportunity to work with a respected company in the subcontract engineering industry.

Bennett & Game Recruitment are acting as a Recruitment Agency in relation to this vacancy.

Bennett and Game is acting as an Employment Business in relation to this vacancy

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