About

Our client specialises in bespoke displays for retail point of sale. They have an excellent supplier and existing customer base.

They are now looking to add a Business Development Manager to the team, who will grow the new business side and increase regular customers.

Job Role

• Identify and develop new business opportunities within the markets
• Assist with the planning of sales strategy, focusing primarily on new business
• Achieve and strive to exceed performance related goals, sales targets and profit margins
• Promote the company’s products and services, ensuring they differentiate from competitors
• Build strong working relationships, generating real value for the customer
• Ensure prompt, effective responses to quotations, proposals, presentations, and samples
• Identify and handle any problems and complaints to a mutually beneficial conclusion
• Monitor existing business, reporting on competitor activity and making recommendations for improvements
• Work with the Senior Management team and provide accurate and timely sales information

Skills and Experience

• At least 5 years’ experience within a similar fabricating sales environment
• Have a proven track record in developing and leading new business initiatives
• Sound knowledge of display unit manufacture and the retail environment
• Able to demonstrate and deliver results, with a desire to succeed
• Strong initiative and enthusiasm, with a flexible approach
• A team player with excellent communication and interpersonal skills
• Strong commercial acumen with knowledge of the marketplace and competitors
• Customer focused with ability to increase margins and an understanding of P&L
• Time management skills, with an ability to balance demand among various projects
• Negotiating and influencing Skills
• Must hold a Full UK Driving License