Business Development Manager (Remote)

Business Development Manager | ASC Connections | UK

Due to continued growth this year, an exciting Business Development Manager position has opened up at a hugely popular OEM, renowned for supplying workholding solutions to the CNC machine tool industry. Recognized as industry leaders, they provide a comprehensive range of solutions, from standard to special-purpose, and collaborate closely with strategic partners to maintain strong product and brand awareness.

Benefits include

A competitive basic salary of circa £50 – £55K depending on experience
A commission structure individually tailored to the person that’s hired
Company car and fuel card
25 days holiday plus bank holidays
Mobile phone & laptop
Private pension scheme
Credit card for expensesWe are seeking a Business Development Manager with a strong technical understanding of CNC tools and workholding requirements. The ideal candidate will excel in creating opportunities and building new relationships with customers. For the right person, this role could possibly lead to a promotion to the directorship level in the next 12-18 months too.

This role is fully remote working from home, as well as visiting customers on site, so flexibility towards travel is essential.

Responsibilities include –

To grow and develop the account base for the UK, working closely with the area sales managers
Managing multiple projects that have varying sales cycles depending on the customer and their requirements
Identify new opportunities, convert leads, and arrange visits with customers across a wide range of manufacturing sectors
Increasing sales and volume of end users of the product
Reporting sales figures and pipeline activity
Working closely with various partners to ensure relationships are maintained, and the products are being correctly promoted
Presenting to customers, offering technical solutions which are relevant to customer needs
Maintain regular contact with all current clients by completing after-sales visits and evaluations to review customer responses and secure further opportunities.
Work alongside colleagues and management to coordinate and deliver marketing campaigns, exhibitions and promotional eventsTo be successful in this role, the ideal candidate will possess –

Previous experience as a technical sales engineer, or business development within cutting tools / workholding equipment
The ability to demonstrate features & benefits, and identify solutions to the end user whilst on site
A strong awareness of the manufacturing industry, as well as competitors and distributors
Excellent communication, leadership and customer-facing skills
Full UK driving licenseASC Connections Ltd acts as an employment business for temporary positions and an employment agency for permanent positions. We are committed to equal opportunity and diversity.

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