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Sayjo Recruitment Ltd are acting on behalf of a client to recruit a

Business Development Manager

Our client is a proactive and innovative fabrication company specialising in the design, manufacture and installation of tanks, vessels and silos. The Business Development Manager will be responsible for the implementation of the company's sales activities throughout the UK, working closely with the Sales & Marketing Director. As the Business Development Manager, you will promote the company services to a varied range of companies in numerous market sectors including, chemical, pharmaceutical, food & beverage, renewable energy and oil & gas.

Duties

  • Manage your sales region, identifying sales opportunities and achieving KPI's.

  • Manage and grow existing relationships as well as business development. 80% new business development.

  • Promote & participate in hosting potential clients in visits to our company facilities.

  • Present quotations to clients including prompt follow ups

  • Lead the quotation/tender process.

  • Work with Senior Management to set and monitor sales targets to achieve objectives.

  • Participate in trade shows as required.

  • Create reports and forecasts as required.

  • Monitor business trends, competitor data and gather market intelligence relating to the Tank, Vessel & Silo industry

  • Work closely with the Proposals Department to ensure an excellent standard of quotation is prepared and presented

  • Liaise with various engineering departments.

    Skills and Attributes Required

  • Excellent communication skills both verbal and written

  • First-class presentation skills.

  • Experience as a Business Development Manager, Sales Manager, Sales Engineer, Key Account Manager or similar within mechanical engineering background would be an advantage.

  • A proven background in sales including sales pipeline management and development of new business.

  • Determination, enthusiasm, and motivation to succeed and grow with a reputable company.

  • Ideally a background in developing new business opportunities within the tanks and vessels market, but not essential.

  • Willingness to travel, you will be home based covering UK wide (depending on successful candidates’ location, may opt for a North/South split) with occasional staying away

  • Excellent analytical and organisational skills.

  • A proficiency in Microsoft Word, Excel and PowerPoint is required.

    Remuneration & Benefits:

  • This is a permanent position

  • Working remotely from home / on the road

  • £55K Basic (39 hours)

  • Company Car or Allowance

  • Mobile phone & laptop

  • Nights out when required, fully expensed

  • Holidays start at 25 days plus stats, increasing over 3 years to reach 28 days plus stats.

  • Pension – employer contribution 6%

  • Westfield Heath

  • Death in service cover

    If you have the skills and experience, we are looking for, please apply with an up-to-date CV and we’ll be in touch to discuss this opportunity in more detail

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