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Are you a skilled Business Development Manager looking for a new role Are you confident in delivering technical sales to an industrial customer base Do you have experience of working in technical sales and understand the sales and procurement process on industrial manufacturing projects
Kingscroft have been asked to recruit for a Business Development Manager to work for a manufacturer of specialist plastic products used in a variety of markets including the construction, transport and leisure sectors.
As the ideal candidate you will have experience and success in a Technical Sales role working with either a manufacturing business or a technical service. You will be working for an organisation that designs and produces plastic extruded components for a variety of sectors including construction, transportation, retail, storage and industrial. In this role you will be responsible in developing sales from enquiry, through design and into manufacture so technical skills and understanding are crucial, experience with plastics and plastic extrusion would be perfect!
With a mix of new business and account management your role and responsibilities will include:
- Prepare market analysis and strategic plans for developing the business in conjunction with the CSO and other senior members of the Sales and New Product Development team.
- Manage and develop strong relationships with existing customers to drive additional opportunities.
- 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 both sites.
- Ensure that any New Business Developments are in line with the current sales strategy for profitable growth, and take responsibility for 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.
This is a fantastic opportunity to join a business that is well positioned, respected in the sector with a good track record in investing to improve processes and capability. While a background in Business Development within plastics is preferred our client would encourage applications from talented BDMs working across engineering and would always recognise attitude and potential. Our client is happy to pay salaries and bonuses that reward hard work with a basic ranging from 40K -60K with a generous bonus scheme linked to achieving targets.
Please apply today for a confidential discussion on the role and business. Salary is negotiable for the right candidate.
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