Business Development Manager

Job ref: TB58

We are currently recruiting for a Business Development Manager for our client based in Braintree, Essex.

The role will initially be based in Braintree, Essex, for training, induction, and the opportunity to develop a comprehensive understanding of the wider business. Following this period, you will spend approximately four days per week visiting customers at Head Office level, with the remaining time dedicated to planning and business development activities.

Responsibilities:
• Identifying, evaluating and developing new market opportunities to support sustainable business growth, increased sales and improved profitability.
• Expanding existing customer value, winning new customers, assessing new channels and markets, and turning market insight into practical commercial action.
• Travelling to customers in the UK and Ireland as well as worldwide customers and subsidiaries.

Skills, knowledge and experience:
• Proven experience in market development, business development, sales growth or commercial strategy, with the ability to identify and convert new opportunities into measurable business outcomes. Experience should demonstrate both strategic thinking and practical delivery.
• Strong commercial analysis and decision-making skills, including the ability to evaluate pricing, profitability, customer demand and channel performance. You should be comfortable working with ambiguity and change where markets are evolving.
• At least 2 years’ business-to-business direct sales experience, preferably in the electrical / tools / PPE / sector.  A proven sales track record in the electrical sector is preferred.
• Experience of launching into new markets, channels or customer segments, including online sales, distributor networks or partnership models.
• Experience of working in a fast-paced or scaling business environment, where adaptability, initiative and a practical “roll your sleeves up” approach are important. Knowledge of market testing and growth planning would be advantageous.

For further details, call Tracey on 01376 517079.
Or apply below.