Earthstream are proud to be recruiting a Business Development Manager - Transportation for a leading industrial automation solutions provider ficusing on innovative projects across multiple industries Job Role: Business Development Manager - Transportation Location: Telford/Remote Salary: Up to £100,000 plus £6k car allowance, bonus scheme & benefits As a Business Development Manager - Transportation your remit will include: Present the business to potential clients through direct or digital communication Provide a high-quality service to potential and existing customers Maintain the Company's reputation as a leading-edge, systems integrator Responsible for generation of new leads and making suitable appointments. Motivated to ensure all sales opportunities are explored Travel will be a major factor and overnight stops may be required. Overseas travel can be expected from time to time Successful management of the sales process from lead generation, pitching the business, asking questions, pitching the solution, negotiating and closing the order through to handing over a project to the Engineering team and kick-off meeting with customer Prepare proposals and specifications with the full support of the Sales Applications team and in accordance with company procedures Maintain an up-to-date knowledge of issues affecting system integrator companies and the drives, digital and automation industry. Maintain an awareness of competitor activities Representing the business at industry events and tradeshows in order to gain new business leads and contacts Comply with all relevant standards and work to the Company's ISO9001 & ISO14001 registered To comply with all Company procedures as defined in various documents including the Quality Manual, Staff Manual and Health & Safety Manual Be pro-active in supporting other company activities such as supporting colleagues To maintain good relationships with customers, suppliers and company staff Other duties as required What you will bring to the company: A minimum of five years' previous experience in a similar role A knowledge of systems integration incorporating Variable Speed Drives, PLCs, Robotics, and SCADA / HMI products, MES / MIS, Simulation, Smart solutions and autonomous mobile applications Proven track record in selling solutions to a variety of industrial applications Have established customer contacts at senior level What the company can offer you: Competitive salary Holidays 25 days (plus Bank Holidays) Bonus scheme BUPA Medical plan Car allowance Pension scheme Life Insurance Employee assistance programme Flexible working Programme of personal development & training Free car parking EV charge points on-site Social & wellbeing activity programme Bike 2 work scheme Available on some positions ADZN1_UKTJ