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Business Development Manager

Reed
Posted 3 days ago, valid for 17 days
Location

Bury St. Edmunds, Suffolk IP28 6LD

Salary

£48,000 - £57,600 per annum

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Contract type

Full Time

In order to submit this application, a Reed account will be created for you. As such, in addition to applying for this job, you will be signed up to all Reed’s services as part of the process. By submitting this application, you agree to Reed’s Terms and Conditions and acknowledge that your personal data will be transferred to Reed and processed by them in accordance with their Privacy Policy.

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  • The Business Development Manager position offers a competitive salary package and is based in Bury St Edmunds, UK.
  • Candidates must have a minimum of 5 years of international sales experience, preferably with large industrial OEMs.
  • The role involves developing growth strategies, managing accounts, and providing market intelligence to enhance product offerings.
  • Key qualifications include a Bachelor’s degree in Engineering or a related field, strong consultative selling skills, and proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite.
  • The position also requires travel throughout Europe and provides opportunities for technical and sales skill development.

Business Development Manager

  • Annual Salary: Competitive package
  • Location: Bury St Edmunds, UK
  • Job Type: Full-time with travel

We are looking for a Business Development Manager with a strong will to succeed and a passion for sales to join our client's team.

This role is based at our Bury St Edmunds facility

Day to Day of the Role:

  • Develop and execute growth strategy plans to penetrate markets and gain share.
  • Develop new OEM relationships and support existing programs and customers.
  • Provide competitive market intelligence to identify gaps in product offerings and marketing activities.
  • Work closely with the Sales Director and Engineering Director to inform NPD activities and execute new programs.
  • Increase customer and end-user awareness of our products and services, providing training as required.
  • Negotiate selling prices to meet or exceed margin, growth, and volume targets.
  • Anticipate and analyse customer needs, current and future trends.
  • Forecast sales, bookings, and standard gross margin targets in the designated territory.
  • Launch new products in territories and manage accounts.
  • Maintain a sound knowledge of company technology and principles.
  • Coordinate efforts with operations, customer service, and other departments to resolve customer-impacting issues.

Required Skills & Qualifications:

  • Minimum 5 years’ international sales experience with a proven track record.
  • Experience working with large industrial OEMs.
  • Experience selling industrial products, preferably within the Marine, Power, and Industrial market space.
  • Strong will to sell and consultative selling skills.
  • Key account management experience.
  • Analytical, communication, and negotiation skills.
  • Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite.
  • Project management, analytical, and organizational skills.
  • Experience using CRM to record, monitor, and track the sales pipeline.
  • Solid presentation skills.
  • Bachelor’s degree (BS) in Engineering or a technical subject, or equivalent.
  • 2nd Language - German Speaking

Benefits:

  • Competitive salary package.
  • Opportunity for technical and sales skill development.
  • Defined career progression opportunities.
  • Part of a local and global team in a strong business with a strategic vision.
  • Travel throughout Europe as part of the role.

To apply for this Sales Manager position, please submit your CV and cover letter detailing your relevant experience and why you are interested in this role.

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In order to submit this application, a Reed account will be created for you. As such, in addition to applying for this job, you will be signed up to all Reed’s services as part of the process. By submitting this application, you agree to Reed’s Terms and Conditions and acknowledge that your personal data will be transferred to Reed and processed by them in accordance with their Privacy Policy.