Business Development Manager for Indian Market

Business Development Manager to join a very successful engineering company established for over 50yrs. UK owned but with a presence around the globe including China they now plan to develop the Indian market. Looking for a strong, client facing, and sales focused Business Development Manager with international experience. Role will require occasional travel to India, however, once supply chains are in place there will be less requirement for this. The role requires an individual with experience of dealing with Indian manufacturing companies and the gravitas and experience to continue penetrating markets throughout the country.

Currently, they client have an existing supplier and partner base in India for turned, cast and pressed metals, the BDM will be expected to utilise these existing relationships in exploring more sales within the country. The long term strategic plan of the business is to gain direct multimillion pound sales from Indian commerce and government.

The role would ideally suit someone with a background or degree in Manufacturing or Mechanical Engineering or similar discipline. The successful Business Development Manager must have:-

Minimum 8yrs commercial experience
Have worked in a manufacturing engineering arena (e.g. automotive, aerospace, energy, rail)
Understand the Indian market, culture and how business is done.
Ability to become a product expert and manage a wide product range
Proven experience of planning, marketing and sales delivery
Excellent written and verbal communication
Excellent customer facing skills
First class presentation abilities
Degree in Manufacturing Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Engineering, Electrical and Electronics or similar discipline This role requires a flexible Business Development Manager who is not afraid to embrace change and adapt to their environment. Reporting to the Head of Procurement and Supply Chain, they expect a proactive approach.

The business development manager’s job function includes:

Planning and Execution of the sales and marketing strategy in the Indian market place
Market and data gathering, with demonstrable experience
Work on target market user requirements
Work closely with procurement and supply chain
Being commercially savvy within the Indian market
Work with setting up pricing strategy on products
Build the company’s pipeline to support the business plan
Assist the Director in contractual matters With the chance to carve out your own authority in a growing company there has never been a better chance to further a career with this very successful engineering business.