Business Development Manager - Components
Location: Cumbria, UK
Are you experienced working for manufacturing companies of electronic components supply into distribution and key customers in the defence and Aerospace sectors?
About the client
A world-class provider of advanced solutions for the defence and aerospace industries, serving a global customer base. Located in one of the most beautiful and scenic parts of the country on the edge of the renowned Lake District
Role Summary:
The Business Development Manager role requires a pro-active candidate from a technical product sales or engineering background who has completed some further education.
Any experience within the field of EMI (Electromagnetic Interference) is an advantage, although this is not compulsory.
This is a home based position and it is expected that the successful candidate will spend the majority of their time visiting customers in the designated territory.
There will be a regular need to visit the design and manufacturing facility in Cumbria a couple of times a month, and a need to visit overseas customers, agents and distributors on an as required basis.
Essential Skills:
UK and Overseas travel are essential.
Technical Sales product experience.
Thorough understanding of sales and negotiating techniques.
Aptitude in delivering attractive presentations.
Proficient written, verbal, telephone, and presentation skills.
Ability to work under pressure, organise and prioritise responsibilities.
Duties and Responsibilities (not exhaustive):
Manage Orders/Sales Budgets set.
Generating high quality sales leads for the business.
Identify new business opportunities for standard and custom products and work with the team to convert the opportunity into Orders/Sales.
Working to KPI’s
Development of customer visits to Key accounts, agents, and distributors for new opportunities.
Work remotely and as a team member with internal and external sales team.
Prepare and deliver appropriate presentations on products and services.
Participate on behalf of the company in exhibitions and/or conferences.
Generating of proposals and standard quotations.
Why Join ?
Competitive salary
4-day working week
Generous holiday allowance plus Bank Holidays
Hybrid working, flexible arrangements for relevant roles
Group bonus scheme
BUPA healthcare
Life Assurance scheme
Employee retail discounts and wellbeing centre
Group pension scheme
Professional development opportunities (Apprenticeship & Graduate programmes, further education training programmes, mentorship, career progression)
Free onsite parking
Electric vehicle charge points
Additional leave for cadets, reservists, and cadet force adult volunteer