Your new company

Hays are working with local company specialising in Steel who are looking to recruit a Business Development Manager on a permanent basis. This is an exciting role within the business and you would be pivotal in the growth of the business.

Your new role

As a Business Development Manager your role will include:

• Developing sales strategies to draw in potential buyers.
• Initiating contact with potential customers through cold calling, visiting and research or responding to enquiries generated from advertisements.
• Creating relationships with customers to identify their potential needs and qualify their interests and viability to drive sales.
• Presenting product information to customers once you have identified their needs.
• Moving solid leads through the marketing funnel, connecting them to a salesperson, and arranging in-person meetings, emails, or phone calls.
• Following up with potential customers who expressed interest but did not purchase any goods or services.
• Performing regular follow-up calls or emails and facilitating communication with new customers to ensure their satisfaction and identify new potential needs.
• Collaborating with the Sales Manager to ensure the company's goals and targets are met.
• Performing competitor analysis and share you with senior management team.

What you'll need to succeed

• Proven work experience in a Sales team.
• Hands on experience in sales and ability to deliver customer experience.
• Understand sales performance metrics and CRM systems.
• Strong communication, interpersonal, teamwork, negotiation and customer service skills.
• Experience in the manufacturing/steel industry necessary.
• Experience in the steel industry advantageous.

What you'll get in return

• Company car allowance up to £3000
• Bonus scheme up to 10% of annual salary
• Pension enrolment
• 25 days annual leave
• Mobile Phone and Laptop

If you're interested in this role, click 'apply now' to forward an up-to-date copy of your CV, or call us now.

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