Charge Technical Recruitment Ltd West Midlands, England, United Kingdom
Business Development Executive / Business Development Manager
My client is a leading provider of high-quality electrical wiring solutions to the automotive, defence, and marine sectors. The company has a world-class team with over 30 years experience and an enviable reputation based on high-quality wiring harness design and manufacture for low voltage and electric vehicles, as well as providing complimentary technologies such as power management systems, switch panels, and bespoke electronics.
Due to the continued success of the business both in established and new market places, they are looking to recruit a Business Development Executive/Business Development Manager to join the team and further assist in its growth plans.
Main Responsibilities
* Proactively reach out to identified prospects through various channels, introducing the company to new customers and projects.
* Accurately forecast potential sales opportunities and present this on the combined sales pipeline, working closely with customer project owners and internal stakeholders to track and implement effective strategies for converting leads into sales.
* Cultivate and maintain strong relationships with new and existing customers to maximize sales opportunities.
* Working with the projects team as the point of contact for key accounts, addressing inquiries, providing technical expertise, and ensuring customer satisfaction throughout the sales process.
* Manage the sales process from initial contact through to order placement, ensuring seamless handover to projects team and continued support throughout project duration as required.
* Ensure that the future opportunities and pipeline aligns with the overall business plans and goals.
* Weekly / monthly data analysis and reporting to key stakeholders in the business to demonstrate progress against KPIs and other relevant metrics.
Skills and Qualifications:
* Bachelor’s degree in engineering, business or a related field, or equivalent industry experience.
* Demonstrable experience in business development within the automotive, motorsport, defence or aerospace, or related high-performance vehicle industries preferred.
* Technical understanding of electrical systems and wiring harnesses preferred.
* Demonstrated ability to manage complex sales processes and collaborate effectively across cross-functional teams.
* Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to build rapport and credibility with customers at all levels.
* Strategic thinker with the ability to analyse data, identify trends, and develop actionable insights.
Note: NO SPONSORSHIP AVAILABLE NOW OR IN THE FUTURE.
Seniority level
Entry level
Employment type
Full-time
Job function
Business Development and Sales
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