Business Development Manager

We are excited to offer a fantastic opportunity for an experienced Business Development Manager to join a well-established engineering company on a 6-12 month fixed-term contract. This is a pivotal role, ideal for an individual with a background in the defence and nuclear industries, looking to contribute to the growth of a company in the precision-engineered subcontract components sector.

As a Business Development Manager, you will play a key role in identifying and securing new business opportunities, managing relationships with existing clients, and driving sales for the company's subcontract precision-engineered machined components. This is a remote role, and while part-time hours are preferred, full-time hours may be considered for the right candidate.

Key Responsibilities:

• Generate New Business: Proactively identify and reach out to potential customers in the defence and nuclear industries who would benefit from precision-engineered components.
• Build and Manage Relationships: Develop long-lasting relationships with existing clients and ensure a high level of customer satisfaction.
• Lead Generation: Utilise your network and industry knowledge to bring in new business leads and manage the sales process from lead to closure.
• Sales Strategy: Create and implement a business development strategy that targets key sectors, with a focus on gas & oil, pharmaceutical, defence, and nuclear.
• Showcase Services: Present and demonstrate the benefits and features of the company's services and products to potential clients.
• Travel: Travel to client sites as necessary (with travel allowance provided).

• Proven experience in business development, preferably in engineering or manufacturing sectors.
• Existing network of contacts within the defence and nuclear industries.
• Strong communication and negotiation skills.
• Ability to work independently and manage your own schedule effectively

• Competitive salary of circa £50,000 per annum (pro rata unless offered full time).
• Flexible working arrangement: remote work with the potential for full-time work depending on the candidate.
• Travel allowance for client visits.
• Opportunity to work with a respected company in the subcontract engineering industry.

Bennett & Game Recruitment are acting as a Recruitment Agency in relation to this vacancy.

Bennett and Game is acting as an Employment Business in relation to this vacancy.