Sales Manager

Business Development Manager

45k

Rochester area - hybrid role

Are you driven sales professional with a hunter mentality and technical know-how?

Grafton Recruitment are seeking an experienced Business Development Manager to join our client, a leading European manufacturer who are expanding their UK footprint in the industrial sector. In this role you will be responsible for managing and growing customer relationships and to bring on new businesses.

THE ROLE:

Some of your responsibilities as a Business Development Manager:

• Develop processes and strategies to drive sales and deliver excellent levels of customer service. Focus on a solution-based, technical sell and long-term strategic partnerships with customers.
• Identify and generate new business opportunities across the UK.
• Address customer concerns related to products and services in a timely and efficient manner.
• Develop and build relationships with clients in sector such as warehouses, and distribution centres.
• To achieve assigned activity goals and other defined targets within the agreed budget.
• Stay up to date on the company products and market changes.
• Prepare and execute sales and business expansion plans to support revenue growth.
• Generate and follow up on leads from internal and external sources. Act as the primary point of contact for prospective customers.
• Lead complex, project based sales cycles with long deal times.

THE CANDIDATE:

• The ideal candidate will have experience working as a sales, business development in an industrial sector.
• Strong problem-solving and analytical skills, with the ability to identify customer needs and propose innovative solutions.
• Proven track record in meeting sales targets.
• Background in engineering or experience selling technical products.
• Excellent communication and negotiation skills.
• The ability to think strategically and plan effectively.
• Confident communicator and natural relationship builder.

HOW TO APPLY:

To be considered for this role, please click on the link provided. If you would like any further information about this vacancy before applying, please feel free to contact Matthew Foster on: