Business Development Manager Location: Middlesbrough Job Type: Full time, permanent Industry: Metal Salary: £Negotiable Our client, a UK-leading metal stockholder, is seeking a proactive and strategic Business Development Manager to drive growth and expand their customer base. This is a fantastic opportunity for a results-oriented individual to make a significant impact in a thriving and fast-paced industry. Responsibilities Identify and develop new business opportunities. Build and maintain strong relationships with existing, lapsed, dormant, and prospective customers. Conduct client visits to understand their needs and tailor solutions to meet their requirements. Negotiate contracts, pricing, and terms to secure profitable business. Develop and execute sales strategies to achieve revenue and margin targets. Collaborate with internal teams to ensure seamless order processing and delivery. Monitor market trends, competitor activity, and customer feedback to inform business decisions. Maintain accurate records of activity and sales performance using the CRM system. Requirements Experienced in selling mild steel products is essential. Strong negotiation, presentation, and communication skills. Ability to build rapport and foster long-term client relationships. A strategic thinker with a results-driven approach to achieving and exceeding targets. Excellent organizational skills and the ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously. Willingness to travel for client meetings as required. Benefits Competitive salary, negotiable depending on experience. Tailored bonus structure. 25 days of annual leave, plus bank holidays. Company pension scheme. Access to a cycle-to-work scheme. High street discounts and other employee perks. To Contact Direct: Daniel Barnett Executive Consultant (phone number removed) At Aspion, our core values have been built around the importance of transparency, innovation, passion and collaboration. As such, we are committed to open communication and the protection of your privacy. We have updated our policies in line with new General Data Protection Regulation laws to make it easier for you to understand how we collect, store and handle your data – These can be viewed on our website