Business Development Manager

Description

Involve Recruitment (Midlands) Ltd are recruiting for an Applications Business Development Manager for a UK wide Electrical Distributor covering the South East of England region (Ipswich down to Canterbury)

The Application Business Development Manager is responsible for growing sales across a designated territory by winning new customers, expanding existing accounts, and providing application–focused solutions. Reporting to the Sales Manager, the role combines business development, consultative sales, and account management within the industrial automation sector.

Key Responsibilities

Develop new business by identifying and securing opportunities within target markets. Grow existing customer accounts to increase profitable sales. Understand customer applications and recommend appropriate automation products and technical solutions. Build strong relationships with customers, suppliers, manufacturers, and internal technical teams. Manage key accounts, customer visits, follow–ups, and the overall sales pipeline. Maintain accurate CRM records and provide regular sales and project updates. Ensure compliance with company policies, industry standards, and health & safety requirements. Skills & Experience Required

Experience in industrial automation or technical sales. Strong business development and consultative selling skills. Excellent communication, organisation, and customer relationship management. Commercially aware, self–motivated, and target–driven. Competent with Microsoft 365 and CRM systems. Package – 40,000 to 47,000 plus Hybrid Vehicle, fuel card, company credit card, 25 days holiday plus Bank holidays PLUS CHRISTMAS SHUT DOWN, private healthcare and bonus

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