Our client are an independent specialist distributor of Pumps, Valves, Tubes, Fittings, Tank Equipment and Product Recovery systems. Specialising in dairy, food, beverage, brewery, and personal care, they are looking to expand their sales team with the appointment of a Business Development Manager. We are looking for a Business Development Manager with a background in Hygienic Pumps or Valves. You will become integral to the company’s growth in the coming years as you drive new business sales. You will be working with the Internal Sales Team and other colleagues to ensure the efficient utilisation of the sales resources while promoting products and services to new and existing clients throughout the UK. Experience of Centrifugal, lobe, progressive cavity and twin-screw pumps is essential. Business Development Manager – Skills – Sales Manager / BDM / Business Development Manager / Pumps / Valves Selling & Technical skills General business skills An understanding of hygienic manufacturing processes Knowledge and understanding of financial concepts used within the sales function of the business to include profit markup & margins. Telephone skills including making appointments and cold calling. IT Literate Problem Solving Able to work independently and as part of a team. Desirable – being able to use SAP Business one [Training will be provided] Preparation of quotations for Capital Equipment Business Development Manager – Benefits - Sales Manager / BDM / Business Development Manager / Pumps / Valves Death in Service – 4x Annual Salary Electric Company Car Competitive Pay 25 Days Holiday Bank Holidays Contribution towards pension Profit sharing bonus (first £3,600 tax free) Employee-owned business If you wish to work in a genuinely caring, employee-owned business then apply now Keywords: Sales Manager, Business Devlopment Manager, BDM, Brewery, Dairy, Personal Care, Hygienic, Valves, Pumps, Food