Job Description
Join PI-KEM and be part of the future of New-Gen energy and material processing development
Are you a scientist or engineer, with a commercial mindset, who is brilliant at building relationships? As our Business Development Manager, you will be responsible for the sales of equipment and materials for New-Gen Energy and Material Processing Research, R&D, and quality assurance applications across the UK and Ireland. Along with your dedicated Sales Support Assistant, you will seek out new business opportunities while also nurturing and adding value to our existing customer base.
PI-KEM is a family-owned group that specializes in the global supply of specialist Material Processing Equipment and Advanced Materials. Our customers range from academic researchers and lab managers to manufacturers, and we pride ourselves on working collaboratively and enabling them to achieve their goals. With an innate curiosity, we constantly evolve our product range and explore novel applications for our products.
You will:
* Drive sales: Exceed revenue targets by effectively positioning PI-KEM as the go-to supplier for the products we provide.
* Secure new business: Identify and target potential opportunities to achieve new customer growth.
* Build lasting relationships: Understand our customers’ unique needs and provide the best solution for them.
* Provide exceptional customer service: Utilize our deep understanding of science, engineering, procurement, and product customization to ensure our customers have the right solutions for their research or manufacturing objectives.
* Be a PI-KEM Champion: Represent us through direct communication and customer visits, as well as at exhibitions, conferences, networking, and prestige, invite-only events.
* Stay ahead of the curve: Keep abreast of the latest trends and developments within next-gen energy and advanced materials.
* Partner with industry leaders: Collaborate closely with our global manufacturing network to deliver exceptional quality, value, cost-effective solutions, and technical support.
You will have:
* Proven sales success: At least 2 years of recent B2B technical sales experience, preferably in equipment or academia-focused sales. We would also welcome applications from early-career professionals suited to a Graduate Business Development Executive role.
* Science or engineering background: A minimum of a 2:1 Bachelor degree in Materials Science, Chemical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Chemistry, Physics, or a closely related field.
* Passion for change: A genuine interest in energy and material science, and a drive to contribute to groundbreaking discoveries.
* Strong communication skills: The ability to build rapport, influence stakeholders, and effectively present our products.
* Ambition and drive: A self-motivated and purposeful mindset focused on achieving your revenue targets.
* An innately inquisitive brain: Allowing you to stay up to date with current scientific and technology developments.
* Out of the Box Mindset: Ability to develop and execute innovative sales strategies that stand out from the norm.
* Ability to travel: Being out and about is part of the role, and will mean time spent away from home.
What we offer:
* Salary: A base of circa £40,000, plus an OTE of £52,000 and an uncapped bonus scheme dependent on gross margin achieved.
* Career growth: Opportunities for advancement within a rapidly growing company.
* Supportive team: A collaborative and supportive work environment with a focus on professional development.
Generous benefits including:
* 28 days holiday, plus additional Christmas Shutdown, Birthday leave, and three well-being days a year!
* Personal injury salary protection.
* Supported volunteering with an additional day's leave to recognize this.
* Access to Perkbox and an Employee Assistance Programme.
* Provided with a phone, laptop, and Remarkable (we aim to minimize paper use).
We are a people-centric business, offering excellent training, support, and CPD opportunities. We are forward-thinking, aspirational, and believe the skills and personalities of our colleagues, as well as our commitment to their wellbeing, are key to our success. If you're a talented and ambitious individual who is passionate about engaging with researchers and other stakeholders in the materials science sector, we want to hear from you!
Ready to be part of our team?
* Find out more by visiting our website at www.pi-kem.co.uk or reaching out to recruitment@pi-kem.co.uk if you have any questions.
* Send your CV and a cover letter explaining your interest in the role to recruitment@pi-kem.co.uk.
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