Business Development Manager
Ref: AS5681764
Milton Keynes, UK
£45,000
- Permanent
- Strategic Sales Growth
- Client Relationship Management
- Technical Product Expertise
About the candidate
The candidate is a highly experienced Business Development Manager with a proven track record in the industrial and manufacturing sectors. With a hunter mentality, they excel at identifying and capitalising on new business opportunities and building strategic relationships to drive growth. Their approach blends a strong analytical capability to leverage data in strategising market penetration with robust negotiation skills, enabling them to consistently achieve and surpass sales targets.
Possessing a keen ability to work autonomously, they are well-suited for roles that require initiative and a proactive attitude. The candidate's impressive career features successful roles such as a Business Development Executive, Sales Engineer, and Field Sales Representative, allowing them to bring valuable insights and a diverse skill set to any sales-driven organisation.
What makes them great?
- Market Share Growth: Demonstrated a 30% increase in market share within a year at a regional industrial solutions provider through strategic sales initiatives and relationship building.
- Annual Sales Growth: Achieved a 20% growth in annual sales by effectively managing client portfolios and providing customised automation solutions at a national automation firm.
- Lead Generation and Sales Closure: Skilled in lead generation and closing significant deals, exemplified by robust sales pipeline expansion at a mid-sized engineering company.
Areas of expertise
- Strategic Sales Planning: Proven ability to develop and implement effective sales strategies that significantly enhance market share and client base.
- Client Relationship Management: Skilled in fostering and maintaining strong customer relationships, ensuring high levels of retention and satisfaction.
- Technical Sales & Product Demonstrations: Experienced in handling technical sales and delivering tailored solutions across a variety of industrial products.