Business Development Manager, Lincolnshire

Job Description

Market Leading Manufacturer now looking to recruit…

BASED HEMSWELL CLIFF, LINCOLNSHIRE

ROLE

Key Responsibilities:

? Identify new business opportunities, including new markets, new clients, new partnerships,
or new products ranges.
? Create strategies to successfully reach new business opportunities.
? Build relationships with new clients, gauging their needs and developing proposals to
address these needs.
? Build and maintain strong relationships with new and existing customers and stakeholders.
? Pitch sales and products to new and existing clients.
? Create sales forecasts and actively working towards reaching them.
? Possess a strong understanding of the company’s products, the competition in the
industry and positioning.
? Collaborate with the Product Development Team and key stakeholders to ensure that
product specification requirements are met & meet legislative standards.
? Maintain accurate up-to-date records of business opportunities, customer information,
sales interactions, and sales activities in the ERP system (including product details,
quantities, and delivery information).
? Collaborate and report to Sales Manager and interact flexibly with other departments.
? Adhere to Company process, ensuring relevant documentation is accurate and well
maintained.
? Champion the use of problem-solving tools and knowledge sharing to drive continuous
improvement

CANDIDATE

• A degree is not necessary for this role, however, evidence of related qualifications
and/or proven track record as a Business Development Manager is essential.
• Experience within FMCG and/or Retail desirable.
• A professional approachable personality that translates well across all communication
methods.
• Competency in Microsoft applications & Customer Relationship Management (CRM)
systems (Salesforce).
• Ability to effectively manage a portfolio of accounts to achieve long-term success.
• Project management and organisational skills.
• Dynamic thinking and problem-solving abilities.
• The ability to think strategically using initiative and confidence.
• Ability to analyse sales performance metrics and write reports

BENEFITS

• Join the market leaders in their field of expertise
• Located in Hemswell Cliff, Lincolnshire – commutable from Lincoln, Scunthorpe,
Grimsby, Gainsborough, & Doncaster areas.
• Role specific non-contractual bonuses.
• Incremental holiday scheme.
• Company pension & benefit schemes.
• Career development and progression opportunities.
• Free on-site & secure car parking.
• Employee welfare initiatives.
• Loyalty bonus schemes.
• Smarter flexible working opportunities.
• Free employee refreshments.
• Employee ‘Health-Hub’ with access to discounted products.
• Employee social events.

Permanent – Full Time – 40hrs per week (0830-1700hrs)
Salary: £33,500, rising to £35,000 after probation + £15k capped commission
Additional: Fuel covered for any client visits, opportunity for travel abroad (likely maximum 4 times per year)

If you are interested in this position then please forward a copy of your most up to date CV to andrew@drnewitt.com or contact Andrew Donaldson on 0131 226 5060.