Business Development Manager - Metals

Business Development Manager

Bedford, Bedfordshire

£35,000 per annum starting salary + Commission

Permanent position

A successful and well-established industrial materials business, based in Bedford are currently looking for an experienced sales professional to develop existing business accounts, identify and secure new business opportunities and nurture and build long-lasting profitable working relationships.

Job Description :

This would be a predominantly office-based role focused on account management but the company would expect the successful candidate to actively participate in existing customer visits and attend new business meetings once they are established in their role.

Responsibilities :

Maintain strong relationships with existing customer accounts

Identify growth opportunities and put strategies in place to achieve success

Achieve or exceed agreed sales targets

Actively participate in sales proactivity, including customer visits, under the guidance of the branch manager

Deal with incoming enquiries to complete all aspects of the order process

Provide regular feedback on sales performance and market trends

Ensure in-depth knowledge of the entire product range

Develop a thorough understanding of customer requirements on a business and technical level

Experience required :

Experience of sales within the B2B (business to business) environment, preferably within the industrial materials or parts industry

Excellent communication and customer service skills

Ability to think strategically and proactively identify new opportunities

A demonstrable record of success in developing new business

Ability to work with values of responsiveness, reliability and respect

If you are a dynamic individual who has experience of sales in a business-to-business environment and a drive to engage with prospective customers, looking for an exciting new opportunity to prove your sales prowess, then please apply with your up to date CV today!

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