Business Development Manager

• Job Type: Full-time
• Location: Home Based – covering UK region, with office attendance one day per week
• Salary: £50,000

This role involves strategic planning, market analysis, and engagement with potential clients to expand the company’s client base across the UK.

Day to Day of the Role:

• Visiting potential clients to secure new business opportunities.
• Efficient route planning for client visits to maximise productivity.
• Creating detailed visit and monthly sales reports, managing sales forecasts.
• Attending and contributing to monthly sales meetings.
• Leveraging trade press, exhibitions, and networking events to generate leads.
• Collaborating with the sales team to nurture leads into established accounts.
• Representing the company at industry events to enhance brand presence.
• Negotiating contracts, preparing documentation, and managing the progression to initial orders.
• Researching and analysing target sectors for new business opportunities.
• Identifying PR and social media opportunities to increase brand awareness.
• Maintaining accurate customer information within the CRM system.
• Encouraging site visits to showcase company processes and capabilities.
• Regular engagement with production operations to stay informed on manufacturing processes.

Required Skills & Qualifications:

• A minimum of 3 years’ commercial experience in a business development or sales role.
• FMCG background
• Demonstrated ability to engage with customers in a fast-paced sales environment.
• Strong business acumen and project management skills.
• Excellent communication, negotiation, and interpersonal skills.
• Desirable: Experience within a manufacturing setting and/or glass industry.
• GCSE/O Level English & Maths with proficient numeracy and literacy skills.
• Desirable: Higher education in Business Studies or a related field.
• PC literacy and experience with CRM systems.

Benefits:

• A competitive salary package with performance-related incentives.
• Opportunities for career advancement and professional development.
• A dynamic and supportive work environment.
• Company car, phone, laptop
• Access to industry events and professional networking opportunities.

Interested candidates are invited to apply for the Business Development Manager role by submitting a CV and cover letter, outlining relevant experience and motivations for applying for this position.