Business Development Director

Business Development Director

Flexible UK

A well established, thriving Company dealing with Turned parts and machined components in brass, steel, copper and aluminium, Zinc die-casting components for multiple sectors.

The company has developed expertise in a variety of industrial sectors including: building products, window and door hardware, commercial batteries, hospital furniture, industrial heating to name but a few,all sourced through its extensive network of suppliers in China, India and Eastern Europe.

This is a newly created role, reporting to the CEO. You will be tasked with identifying new business opportunities and building relationships in the UK and Europe.

Person:

·Entrepreneurial with a proven track record of winning new business

·Extensive contact base in relevant industry sectors

·Self-starter capable of hitting the ground running

·Excellent presentation skills

·Commercial acumen

·Creative thinker

·International sales experience would be a distinct advantage

·Good technical understanding of manufacturing processes

The successful candidate will have a track record of achievement within multiple industry sectors and should have developed contracts throughout the UK and Europe. Essentially, you will have developed a contact network within key customers in the major European markets possibly: HVAC, electrical switchgear, plumbing heating, automotive, batteries etc

The ultimate aim of this role will be for the successful candidate to develop their business into a separate division of the company with full P & L responsibilities and with the option to acquire a stake in the new business.

Duties will include;

Business development focused role where you will be expected to generate contracts with new clients.

Participate in the development of broad sales and marketing strategies.

Sales budget and forecast responsibility.

Establish relationships with key accounts.

Effectively troubleshoot customer issues.

Complete regular and detailed sales reports and submit as directed.

To be considered for the opportunity you must meet the following requirements:

·Must have an exceptional track record in Sales.

·Extensive network of decision making contacts.

·Highly motivated, with a desire to be part of an ambitious company which expects to grow rapidly over the next few years.

·Language skills would be advantageous but are not essential.

Salary: Negotiable dependant on experience circa £60,000 – £84,000