Business Development Manager

Ref: 169107-1

Loughborough, Leicestershire

£65,000

• Permanent
• Strategic Leadership
• Contract Negotiation
• High Value Contract Management

About the candidate

The candidate is a highly experienced Business Development professional, boasting over 23 years of dedicated service predominantly within the contract logistics sector. Specialising in the automotive and OEM industries, they possess a robust track record in building and leading sales and project teams, crafting strategic marketing plans, and significantly enhancing business growth. Their expertise spans across defence, high-tech, retail, automotive, and healthcare sectors, showcasing a versatile and comprehensive skill set tailored to a variety of markets.

This candidate is renowned for their relationship management skills and deeply ingrained commercial acumen, ensuring a thorough understanding of client objectives. Their strategic approach has consistently delivered tangible results in terms of revenue growth and operational efficiency, making them a valuable asset for organisations aiming to bolster their market presence and drive sustainable expansion.

What makes them great?

• Successfully negotiated and secured multiple multi-million-pound contracts, demonstrating exceptional negotiation and relationship-building skills.
• Leadership of a business development team, fostering a culture of success and goal attainment.
• Adept at process optimization, significantly reducing operational costs while maximising efficiency and productivity.

Areas of expertise

• Development of strategic marketing initiatives that align with broader business objectives.
• Design and implementation of comprehensive sales and business development strategies.
• Precise management of budgets and financial planning to ensure optimal resource utilisation.