NO AGENCIES THANK YOU Description of Position The Business Development Manager will improve Alco Valves Group market position and achieve revenue growth. The candidate will build key customer and distributor relationships, identify business opportunities, negotiate and close deals and maintain an extensive knowledge of the oil and gas, petrochemical and renewables markets. The role is to ensure commercial success of a diverse range of manufactured valve products. This would involve working with a brand, which has been established since 1977. Role Structure The Business Development Manager is an important role within Alco Valves Group. Reporting directly to the Managing Director. Key Responsibilities Accountabilities Prospect for potential new clients and turn this into increased business. Develop as appropriate within your market geographic areas to ensure a robust pipeline of opportunities. Meet potential clients by growing, maintaining, and leveraging your network. Identify new distribution partners and channels around the world to successfully market Alco Valves Group products. Identify potential clients, and the decision makers within the client organization. Research and build relationships with new clients. Set up meetings between client decision makers and company’s practice leaders/Principals. Plan approaches and pitches. Work with the internal team to develop proposals that speaks to the client’s needs, concerns, and objectives. Participate in pricing the solution/service. Handle objections by clarifying, emphasizing agreements and working through differences to a positive conclusion. Use a variety of styles to persuade or negotiate appropriately. Present an image that mirrors that of the client. Develop end user approvals within the area of coverage and approved manufacturers lists. Develop a network of distributors and agents. Essential/Desirable Skills Required Skill set Essential Professionalism Experience in the valve industry Must have excellent English verbal and written communication skills Ability plan and prioritise tasks Trustworthy Ability to work effectively in a team and autonomously Goods skills and self organisation A passion for detail Flexible and creative Ability to undertake international travel High competency level in use of Microsoft Office (Excel, PowerPoint, Word, as a minimum) Full Driving Licence required Desirable A qualification in Engineering General Information Please Note The role is ideal for a motivated candidate with a desire to enhance his/her skills in a rapidly developing business The role is UK Based and will require international travel - must be local to Brighouse Salary Negotiable depending on experience Working Hours 38.5 hours per week (standard hours) Monday to Thursday : 8.00hrs – 16.45hrs lunch 12.30 to 13.00 (or as required). Friday : 8.00hrs – 13.30hrs no lunch Additional hours are required in terms of business circumstances. Benefits 33 days annual leave made up of flexible, statutory and end of year shutdown holidays. Personal Pension and Healthcare plan after completing 6months probation