Job Title: Business Development Manager
Location: Ashbourne, Derbyshire
Type: Permanent
Industry: Sales
Salary: 50,000 to 60,000 per annum plus excellent company benefits

Workchain is currently seeking an experienced Business Development Manager for our clients nationally recognised operations, with office functions based in Derbyshire.

The Business Development Manager will have a split focus, to deliver proactive high quality account management and develop sales within their existing customer base and designated market sectors.

This role is field based and a permanent position.

Reporting to the Chief Sales Officer, key responsibilities:

Prepare market analysis and strategic plans for developing the business in conjunction with other senior members of the Sales and NPD team

Manage and develop strong relationships with existing customers

Plan and implement a development strategy maintaining profitable growth

Prepare product costing, present options to customers and negotiate terms of business

Maintain productive professional relationships with key personnel including those in Operations, Sales Support / Order Management, and New Product Development across all company sites

Take full responsibility or the new customer / new product on boarding process

Ensure KPIs are met and provide relevant reporting of management and financial data as required, including customer visit and project reports highlighting key actions

Qualifications, requirements and experience:

Plastic extrusion knowledge and business to business sales experience gained within the plastics industry is preferable

Technical qualification or experience within plastic processing would be advantageous

Demonstrable track record of account management and business development

Excellent relationship building and communication skills to support and maintain effective working relationships, both with customers and internal departments

Computer literate

Excellent time management and organisational skills

Hours of work are Monday to Friday, 8am to 5.00pm.

The starting salary is from 50kpa to 60kpa depending on experience, with excellent company benefits including company vehicle, company mobile, laptop and bonus.

Candidates must hold a full UK Driving Licence with no more than 6 points.

Please apply online and complete the application form to be considered for this position.