Our client are an independently run manufacturing company servicing the water industry. They are looking to recruit an experienced Business Development Manager to join their team and to cover a large territory in the UK.
You must have previous experience of field sales / business development in the manufacturing industry and good product knowledge
Responsibilities to include but not limited to:
· Generating sales leads through cold calling, face to face visits, networking and referrals,
· Continually identifying and pursuing new business opportunities
· Professional Account Management of existing client base and upselling wherever possible
· Meeting with existing and potential clients to sell and promote products
· Full management of the sales process
· Production of quotes
· Provision of product information and support to clients
· Efficiently maintain accurate records
· Production of sales reports and forecasting
· Meet and exceed sales targets
· Co-ordinating and communicating with colleagues as required
· Keeping up to date with industry news, competitor activity etc
Ideal candidates will be/have:
· Demonstrable success within sales roles
· Understanding of the sales process and dynamics.
· A commitment to excellent customer service.
· Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
· Superb interpersonal skills, including the ability to quickly build rapport with both customers and suppliers.
· Motivated, confident, with a "hunters" mentality to sales