Business Development Manager

My client is an established, well-known company withing the hydraulic and pneumatic industry. With over 30 years trading history they specialise in supplying hydraulic and pneumatic products, systems and services to a wide range of industries. They are looking to add a driven Business Development Manager to their successful team of driven, professional Sales Executives. If you are looking for a role to commit long term to a company, grow within your career as a BDM then I want to hear from you.

Business Development Manager

Head Office: Hemel Hempstead – Covering the UK but ideally located within a commutable distance to Head Office.

£35,000 - £40,000 (DOE) – Commission, company bonus, Car Allowance and company pension.

Your responsibilities will include but not be limited to:

• Seek new business opportunities.
• Work closely with the Sales Director to assist in developing accounts and leads.
• Secure long-standing relationships with new and existing clients.
• Communicate all activity to the relevant people/systems on a regular basis.
• Offer technical support to customers and colleagues.
• Work along side the internal Sales Team.
• Work with the internal teams to ensure all opportunities are investigated.
• Develop and maintain existing accounts.
• Get an understanding of the company’s products and develop your knowledge to assist in promoting them.

To apply you MUST have or hold:

• Strong sales, presentation, negotiation skills and being able to overcome customer objections.
• Sales experience within the Hydraulic Industry.
• Strong organisational skills with the ability to plan your work load effectively.
• Sales experience with engineering products.
• Be able to show a strong sales background, with a proven track record.
• Be able to show knowledge and experience of selling at all levels.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Project Management experience is an advantage.
• Have knowledge of fluid power products. (Desirable -Parker Hannifin)
• Have previous experience of industrial hose and/or hydraulics (desirable).
• Full and clean driving licence.

This is a fantastic opportunity for a Business Development Manager to join a reputable company that are looking to grow drastically in the next 3 years, you could be part of this exciting journey!

If you are interested in this new and exciting position then call Tom Brocklehurst on the listed number or ideally email with your current CV.