Business Development Manager

Business Development Manager (Automation)

Remote (Office in Telford)

£ - Experience Dependant + Bonus + Car Allowance

Our client are a market leader in the integration of automated solutions into industries such as FMCG, Automotive and Marine. They are seeking a business development manager to join their growing team, the role will involve the generation of new leads and securing new long-term partnerships. The role can be remote based but the successful candidate will on occasion be required in the Telford office.

Key Responsibilities – Business Development Manager (Automation)

• Present to potential clients through direct or digital communication
• Provide a high-quality service to potential and existing customers
• Successful management of the sales process from lead generation, pitching, asking questions, pitching the solution, negotiating and closing the order through to handing over a project to the Engineering team and kick-off meeting with customer
• Prepare proposals and specifications with the full support of the Sales Applications team and in accordance with company procedures
• Maintain an up-to-date knowledge of issues affecting system integrator companies and the drives, digital and automation industry. Maintain an awareness of competitor activities
• Representing the company at industry events and tradeshows in order to gain new business leads and contacts
• Maintain the Company's reputation as a leading-edge, systems integrator
• Responsible for generation of new leads and making suitable appointments. Motivated to ensure all sales opportunities are explored
• Travel will be a major factor and overnight stops may be required. Overseas travel can be expected from time to time
• Comply with all relevant standards and work to the Company's ISO9001 & ISO14001 registered
• To comply with all Company procedures as defined in various documents including the Quality Manual, Staff Manual and Health & Safety Manual
• Be pro-active in supporting other company activities such as supporting colleagues
• To maintain good relationships with customers, suppliers and company staff

Qualifications & Experience – Business Development Manager (Automation)

• Qualified to degree level in Electrical/Electronic Engineering
• A minimum of five years' previous experience in a similar role
• A knowledge of systems integration incorporating Variable Speed Drives, PLCs, Robotics, and SCADA / HMI products, MES / MIS, Simulation, Smart solutions and autonomous mobile applications
• Proven track record in selling solutions to a variety of industrial applications
• Have established customer contacts at senior level

Benefits – Business Development Manager (Automation)

• Competitive salary
• Holidays 25 days (plus Bank Holidays)
• Bonus scheme
• Car allowance
• Pension scheme
• Life Insurance
• Employee assistance programme
• Flexible working
• Programme of personal development & training
• Free car parking
• EV charge points on-site

For more information on this role, please contact Andrew Haddon on or send a copy of your CV to

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