We are currently recruiting a Business Development Executive for a precision engineering company in Hailsham.
Main Purpose of the Role:
* Supporting customers and representatives by understanding their needs, identifying solutions, and providing technical support. The majority of this support will be delivered remotely using MS Teams and other digital methods.
* Developing strong relationships, building business opportunities, and working with other members of the sales team.
Key Accountabilities:
* Providing Technical Support: Growing our client s business with research institutes through management of their third–party sales channels and supporting our distributor inquiries by providing technical support and quotations.
* Networking: Identifying and qualifying additional sales channels and distribution customers and connecting with customers through social media.
* Sales Promotion: Creating and supporting webinars, virtual conferences, real conferences, and preparing presentations and content for social media channels.
* Product Management: Receiving and interpreting the voice of the customer and conducting competitive analysis.
Essential Skills & Experience:
* Minimum of 3 years experience in a technical role with customer interaction.
* Experience and confidence in delivering technical presentations explaining products and services.
* Fluent English is required; other languages are desirable.
* Full driver s license.
* Valid passport, as overseas travel will form part of this role.
Desirable Skills & Experience:
* Practical experience in the field of scientific equipment or other technical equipment.
* Any additional language skills should be highlighted.
Qualifications:
* Bachelor's in Science, Mechanical Engineering, or relevant professional experience.
Personal Qualities/Attributes:
* High energy and commercial drive.
* Practical experience with technical or scientific equipment.
* Well–organised and structured.
* Results–oriented.
* Outgoing, energetic personality.
Salary: Negotiable, depending on experience + commission
Hours: Monday to Friday, 37 hours per week, office based. The successful candidate will need to drive due to the location.
Benefits:
* 25 days plus bank holidays (some holiday may be needed for Christmas shutdown).
* Company pension scheme: employee 3%, employer 6%.
* Life Insurance: 4x annual salary, rising to 6x if joining the company pension.
* Occupational Health checks provided, including an annual health check for all employees.
* Occupational Sick Pay (dependent on length of service, 1–3 weeks full pay).
* Annual eye check and assistance towards prescription glasses or safety glasses.
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